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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,449.06, 14,176.62 and 2,876.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,449.06, 14,176.62 and 2,876.51 is: 4,315.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,449.06 : 14,176.62 = 2,876.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,449.06/14,176.62 = 2,876.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,449.06x = 14,176.62 × 2,876.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,449.06x = 40,779,224.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,779,224.64/9,449.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.69

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