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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.41, 14,176.09 and 2,877.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.41, 14,176.09 and 2,877.65 is: 4,316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.41 : 14,176.09 = 2,877.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.41/14,176.09 = 2,877.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.41x = 14,176.09 × 2,877.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.41x = 40,793,825.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,793,825.39/9,451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.16

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