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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.56, 13,586.34 and 2,483.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.56, 13,586.34 and 2,483.79 is: 3,725.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.56 : 13,586.34 = 2,483.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.56/13,586.34 = 2,483.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.56x = 13,586.34 × 2,483.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.56x = 33,745,615.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,745,615.43/9,057.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.69

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