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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,450.58, 14,177.91 and 2,787.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,450.58, 14,177.91 and 2,787.22 is: 4,181.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,450.58 : 14,177.91 = 2,787.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,450.58/14,177.91 = 2,787.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,450.58x = 14,177.91 × 2,787.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,450.58x = 39,516,954.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,516,954.31/9,450.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.43

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