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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.26, 13,579.20 and 2,478.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.26, 13,579.20 and 2,478.48 is: 3,717.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.26 : 13,579.20 = 2,478.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.26/13,579.20 = 2,478.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.26x = 13,579.20 × 2,478.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.26x = 33,655,775.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,655,775.62/9,052.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.94

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