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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.94, 13,584.24 and 2,482.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.94, 13,584.24 and 2,482.11 is: 3,723.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.94 : 13,584.24 = 2,482.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.94/13,584.24 = 2,482.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.94x = 13,584.24 × 2,482.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.94x = 33,717,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,717,577.95/9,055.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.26

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