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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.43, 13,583.02 and 2,482.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.43, 13,583.02 and 2,482.06 is: 3,722.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.43 : 13,583.02 = 2,482.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.43/13,583.02 = 2,482.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.43x = 13,583.02 × 2,482.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.43x = 33,713,870.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,713,870.62/9,056.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.64

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