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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,054.66, 13,581.96 and 2,480.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,054.66, 13,581.96 and 2,480.90 is: 3,721.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,054.66 : 13,581.96 = 2,480.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,054.66/13,581.96 = 2,480.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,054.66x = 13,581.96 × 2,480.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,054.66x = 33,695,416.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,695,416.65/9,054.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.33

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