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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.98, 13,581.72 and 2,481.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.98, 13,581.72 and 2,481.84 is: 3,722.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.98 : 13,581.72 = 2,481.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.98/13,581.72 = 2,481.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.98x = 13,581.72 × 2,481.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.98x = 33,707,655.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,707,655.96/9,055.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.14

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