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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.26, 14,178.25 and 2,877.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.26, 14,178.25 and 2,877.27 is: 4,316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.26 : 14,178.25 = 2,877.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.26/14,178.25 = 2,877.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.26x = 14,178.25 × 2,877.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.26x = 40,794,687.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,794,687.60/9,451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.32

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