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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,054.68, 13,580.39 and 2,480.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,054.68, 13,580.39 and 2,480.31 is: 3,720.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,054.68 : 13,580.39 = 2,480.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,054.68/13,580.39 = 2,480.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,054.68x = 13,580.39 × 2,480.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,054.68x = 33,683,583.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,683,583.32/9,054.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.02

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