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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.33, 14,179.02 and 2,878.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.33, 14,179.02 and 2,878.06 is: 4,317.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.33 : 14,179.02 = 2,878.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.33/14,179.02 = 2,878.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.33x = 14,179.02 × 2,878.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.33x = 40,808,070.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,808,070.30/9,451.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.71

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