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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.42, 13,583.18 and 2,481.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.42, 13,583.18 and 2,481.06 is: 3,721.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.42 : 13,583.18 = 2,481.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.42/13,583.18 = 2,481.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.42x = 13,583.18 × 2,481.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.42x = 33,700,684.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,700,684.57/9,056.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.19

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