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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.95, 13,583.97 and 2,481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.95, 13,583.97 and 2,481.60 is: 3,722.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.95 : 13,583.97 = 2,481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.95/13,583.97 = 2,481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.95x = 13,583.97 × 2,481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.95x = 33,710,030.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,710,030.89/9,056.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.01

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