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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.37, 14,177.82 and 2,877.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.37, 14,177.82 and 2,877.62 is: 4,316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.37 : 14,177.82 = 2,877.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.37/14,177.82 = 2,877.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.37x = 14,177.82 × 2,877.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.37x = 40,798,307.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,798,307.50/9,451.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.66

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