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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,449.52, 14,176.38 and 2,876.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,449.52, 14,176.38 and 2,876.28 is: 4,315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,449.52 : 14,176.38 = 2,876.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,449.52/14,176.38 = 2,876.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,449.52x = 14,176.38 × 2,876.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,449.52x = 40,775,238.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,775,238.27/9,449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.06

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