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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.83, 13,587.15 and 2,483.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.83, 13,587.15 and 2,483.87 is: 3,725.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.83 : 13,587.15 = 2,483.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.83/13,587.15 = 2,483.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.83x = 13,587.15 × 2,483.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.83x = 33,748,714.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,748,714.27/9,057.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.92

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