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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.46, 13,578.62 and 2,478.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.46, 13,578.62 and 2,478.08 is: 3,716.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.46 : 13,578.62 = 2,478.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.46/13,578.62 = 2,478.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.46x = 13,578.62 × 2,478.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.46x = 33,648,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,648,826.37/9,053.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.68

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