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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,054.55, 13,581.83 and 2,480.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,054.55, 13,581.83 and 2,480.79 is: 3,721.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,054.55 : 13,581.83 = 2,480.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,054.55/13,581.83 = 2,480.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,054.55x = 13,581.83 × 2,480.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,054.55x = 33,693,668.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,693,668.05/9,054.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.19

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