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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,578.08, 14,367.30 and 2,652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,578.08, 14,367.30 and 2,652.52 is: 3,978.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,578.08 : 14,367.30 = 2,652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,578.08/14,367.30 = 2,652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,578.08x = 14,367.30 × 2,652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,578.08x = 38,109,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,109,550.60/9,578.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.83

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