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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.59, 13,578.89 and 2,478.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.59, 13,578.89 and 2,478.28 is: 3,717.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.59 : 13,578.89 = 2,478.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.59/13,578.89 = 2,478.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.59x = 13,578.89 × 2,478.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.59x = 33,652,291.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,652,291.51/9,052.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.42

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