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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.92, 13,575.12 and 3,508.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.92, 13,575.12 and 3,508.86 is: 5,261.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.92 : 13,575.12 = 3,508.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.92/13,575.12 = 3,508.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.92x = 13,575.12 × 3,508.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.92x = 47,633,195.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,633,195.56/9,052.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,261.64

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