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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.44, 14,179.20 and 2,878.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.44, 14,179.20 and 2,878.14 is: 4,317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.44 : 14,179.20 = 2,878.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.44/14,179.20 = 2,878.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.44x = 14,179.20 × 2,878.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.44x = 40,809,722.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,809,722.69/9,451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.83

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