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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.25, 13,583.91 and 2,482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.25, 13,583.91 and 2,482.44 is: 3,723.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.25 : 13,583.91 = 2,482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.25/13,583.91 = 2,482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.25x = 13,583.91 × 2,482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.25x = 33,721,241.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,721,241.54/9,056.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.53

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