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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.38, 13,580.48 and 2,480.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.38, 13,580.48 and 2,480.23 is: 3,720.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.38 : 13,580.48 = 2,480.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.38/13,580.48 = 2,480.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.38x = 13,580.48 × 2,480.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.38x = 33,682,713.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,682,713.91/9,053.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.46

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