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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.67, 13,578.91 and 2,478.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.67, 13,578.91 and 2,478.85 is: 3,718.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.67 : 13,578.91 = 2,478.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.67/13,578.91 = 2,478.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.67x = 13,578.91 × 2,478.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.67x = 33,660,081.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,660,081.05/9,052.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.25

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