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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.82, 13,577.82 and 2,479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.82, 13,577.82 and 2,479.52 is: 3,718.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.82 : 13,577.82 = 2,479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.82/13,577.82 = 2,479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.82x = 13,577.82 × 2,479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.82x = 33,666,476.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,666,476.25/9,052.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.89

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