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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.67, 13,580.41 and 2,479.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.67, 13,580.41 and 2,479.85 is: 3,719.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.67 : 13,580.41 = 2,479.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.67/13,580.41 = 2,479.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.67x = 13,580.41 × 2,479.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.67x = 33,677,379.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,677,379.74/9,053.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.75

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