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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.68, 14,173.92 and 2,875.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.68, 14,173.92 and 2,875.84 is: 4,312.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.68 : 14,173.92 = 2,875.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.68/14,173.92 = 2,875.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.68x = 14,173.92 × 2,875.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.68x = 40,761,926.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,761,926.09/9,451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.66

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