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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.80, 13,583.72 and 2,482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.80, 13,583.72 and 2,482.96 is: 3,724.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.80 : 13,583.72 = 2,482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.80/13,583.72 = 2,482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.80x = 13,583.72 × 2,482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.80x = 33,727,833.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,727,833.41/9,055.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.45

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