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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.39, 13,585.93 and 2,483.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.39, 13,585.93 and 2,483.57 is: 3,725.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.39 : 13,585.93 = 2,483.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.39/13,585.93 = 2,483.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.39x = 13,585.93 × 2,483.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.39x = 33,741,608.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,741,608.17/9,057.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.31

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