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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.38, 13,578.98 and 2,479.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.38, 13,578.98 and 2,479.23 is: 3,718.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.38 : 13,578.98 = 2,479.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.38/13,578.98 = 2,479.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.38x = 13,578.98 × 2,479.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.38x = 33,665,402.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,665,402.19/9,052.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.96

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