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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.34, 13,583.06 and 2,480.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.34, 13,583.06 and 2,480.99 is: 3,721.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.34 : 13,583.06 = 2,480.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.34/13,583.06 = 2,480.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.34x = 13,583.06 × 2,480.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.34x = 33,699,355.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,699,355.71/9,056.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.08

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