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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,450.44, 14,177.70 and 2,877.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,450.44, 14,177.70 and 2,877.14 is: 4,316.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,450.44 : 14,177.70 = 2,877.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,450.44/14,177.70 = 2,877.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,450.44x = 14,177.70 × 2,877.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,450.44x = 40,791,227.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,791,227.78/9,450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.33

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