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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.89, 13,585.20 and 2,483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.89, 13,585.20 and 2,483.20 is: 3,724.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.89 : 13,585.20 = 2,483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.89/13,585.20 = 2,483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.89x = 13,585.20 × 2,483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.89x = 33,734,768.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,734,768.64/9,056.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.76

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