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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.68, 13,578.36 and 2,812.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.68, 13,578.36 and 2,812.53 is: 4,218.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.68 : 13,578.36 = 2,812.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.68/13,578.36 = 2,812.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.68x = 13,578.36 × 2,812.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.68x = 38,189,544.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,189,544.85/9,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.59

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