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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,450.63, 14,171.84 and 2,875.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,450.63, 14,171.84 and 2,875.29 is: 4,311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,450.63 : 14,171.84 = 2,875.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,450.63/14,171.84 = 2,875.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,450.63x = 14,171.84 × 2,875.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,450.63x = 40,748,086.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,748,086.16/9,450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,311.68

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