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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.88, 13,581.23 and 2,480.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.88, 13,581.23 and 2,480.73 is: 3,721.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.88 : 13,581.23 = 2,480.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.88/13,581.23 = 2,480.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.88x = 13,581.23 × 2,480.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.88x = 33,691,352.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,691,352.29/9,053.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.21

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