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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.91, 13,581.47 and 2,479.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.91, 13,581.47 and 2,479.55 is: 3,719.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.91 : 13,581.47 = 2,479.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.91/13,581.47 = 2,479.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.91x = 13,581.47 × 2,479.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.91x = 33,675,872.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,675,872.23/9,053.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.48

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