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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.48, 13,578.68 and 4,886.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.48, 13,578.68 and 4,886.24 is: 7,329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.48 : 13,578.68 = 4,886.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.48/13,578.68 = 4,886.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.48x = 13,578.68 × 4,886.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.48x = 66,348,689.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,348,689.36/9,052.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,329.34

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