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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.39, 13,582.94 and 2,481.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.39, 13,582.94 and 2,481.57 is: 3,722.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.39 : 13,582.94 = 2,481.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.39/13,582.94 = 2,481.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.39x = 13,582.94 × 2,481.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.39x = 33,707,004.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,707,004.01/9,055.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.32

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