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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.66, 13,583.46 and 2,481.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.66, 13,583.46 and 2,481.90 is: 3,722.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.66 : 13,583.46 = 2,481.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.66/13,583.46 = 2,481.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.66x = 13,583.46 × 2,481.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.66x = 33,712,789.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,712,789.37/9,055.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.84

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