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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.98, 14,178.51 and 2,789.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.98, 14,178.51 and 2,789.19 is: 4,183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.98 : 14,178.51 = 2,789.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.98/14,178.51 = 2,789.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.98x = 14,178.51 × 2,789.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.98x = 39,546,558.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,546,558.31/9,451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.94

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