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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.42, 13,584.66 and 2,482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.42, 13,584.66 and 2,482.08 is: 3,722.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.42 : 13,584.66 = 2,482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.42/13,584.66 = 2,482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.42x = 13,584.66 × 2,482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.42x = 33,718,212.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,718,212.89/9,057.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.72

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