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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.06, 13,582.60 and 2,481.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.06, 13,582.60 and 2,481.30 is: 3,721.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.06 : 13,582.60 = 2,481.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.06/13,582.60 = 2,481.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.06x = 13,582.60 × 2,481.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.06x = 33,702,505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,702,505.38/9,055.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.95

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