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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.32, 13,582.98 and 2,481.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.32, 13,582.98 and 2,481.54 is: 3,722.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.32 : 13,582.98 = 2,481.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.32/13,582.98 = 2,481.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.32x = 13,582.98 × 2,481.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.32x = 33,706,708.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,706,708.19/9,055.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.31

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