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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,054.05, 13,581.09 and 2,481.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,054.05, 13,581.09 and 2,481.21 is: 3,721.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,054.05 : 13,581.09 = 2,481.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,054.05/13,581.09 = 2,481.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,054.05x = 13,581.09 × 2,481.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,054.05x = 33,697,536.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,697,536.32/9,054.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.82

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