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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.49, 13,580.67 and 2,812.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.49, 13,580.67 and 2,812.37 is: 4,219.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.49 : 13,580.67 = 2,812.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.49/13,580.67 = 2,812.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.49x = 13,580.67 × 2,812.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.49x = 38,193,800.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,193,800.98/9,052.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.15

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