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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.69, 13,583.57 and 2,481.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.69, 13,583.57 and 2,481.33 is: 3,721.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.69 : 13,583.57 = 2,481.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.69/13,583.57 = 2,481.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.69x = 13,583.57 × 2,481.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.69x = 33,705,319.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,705,319.75/9,056.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.59

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