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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.43, 13,581.52 and 2,481.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.43, 13,581.52 and 2,481.06 is: 3,721.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.43 : 13,581.52 = 2,481.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.43/13,581.52 = 2,481.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.43x = 13,581.52 × 2,481.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.43x = 33,696,566.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,696,566.01/9,055.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.14

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