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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,578.31, 14,367.47 and 2,652.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,578.31, 14,367.47 and 2,652.81 is: 3,979.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,578.31 : 14,367.47 = 2,652.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,578.31/14,367.47 = 2,652.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,578.31x = 14,367.47 × 2,652.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,578.31x = 38,114,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,114,154.83/9,578.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.22

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