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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.55, 13,583.32 and 2,481.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.55, 13,583.32 and 2,481.73 is: 3,722.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.55 : 13,583.32 = 2,481.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.55/13,583.32 = 2,481.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.55x = 13,583.32 × 2,481.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.55x = 33,710,166.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,710,166.42/9,055.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.60

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