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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.42, 13,581.67 and 2,480.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.42, 13,581.67 and 2,480.07 is: 3,719.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.42 : 13,581.67 = 2,480.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.42/13,581.67 = 2,480.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.42x = 13,581.67 × 2,480.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.42x = 33,683,492.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,683,492.32/9,055.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.71

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