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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.46, 13,578.70 and 2,478.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.46, 13,578.70 and 2,478.16 is: 3,717.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.46 : 13,578.70 = 2,478.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.46/13,578.70 = 2,478.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.46x = 13,578.70 × 2,478.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.46x = 33,650,191.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,650,191.19/9,052.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.24

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