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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,578.22, 14,367.15 and 2,652.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,578.22, 14,367.15 and 2,652.54 is: 3,978.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,578.22 : 14,367.15 = 2,652.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,578.22/14,367.15 = 2,652.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,578.22x = 14,367.15 × 2,652.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,578.22x = 38,109,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,109,440.06/9,578.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.76

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