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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.05, 13,582.59 and 2,482.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.05, 13,582.59 and 2,482.21 is: 3,723.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.05 : 13,582.59 = 2,482.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.05/13,582.59 = 2,482.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.05x = 13,582.59 × 2,482.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.05x = 33,714,840.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,714,840.72/9,055.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.32

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