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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.57, 13,579.14 and 2,812.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.57, 13,579.14 and 2,812.62 is: 4,219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.57 : 13,579.14 = 2,812.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.57/13,579.14 = 2,812.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.57x = 13,579.14 × 2,812.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.57x = 38,192,960.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,192,960.75/9,052.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.02

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