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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.43, 13,577.02 and 2,478.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.43, 13,577.02 and 2,478.06 is: 3,716.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.43 : 13,577.02 = 2,478.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.43/13,577.02 = 2,478.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.43x = 13,577.02 × 2,478.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.43x = 33,644,663.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,644,663.99/9,052.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.65

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