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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.56, 13,583.73 and 2,483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.56, 13,583.73 and 2,483.96 is: 3,725.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.56 : 13,583.73 = 2,483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.56/13,583.73 = 2,483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.56x = 13,583.73 × 2,483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.56x = 33,741,441.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,741,441.97/9,057.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.22

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