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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.30, 13,578.46 and 2,478.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.30, 13,578.46 and 2,478.54 is: 3,717.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.30 : 13,578.46 = 2,478.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.30/13,578.46 = 2,478.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.30x = 13,578.46 × 2,478.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.30x = 33,654,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,654,756.25/9,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.81

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