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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.52, 13,582.30 and 2,481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.52, 13,582.30 and 2,481.16 is: 3,721.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.52 : 13,582.30 = 2,481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.52/13,582.30 = 2,481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.52x = 13,582.30 × 2,481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.52x = 33,699,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,699,859.47/9,056.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.06

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