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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.03, 14,175.50 and 2,876.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.03, 14,175.50 and 2,876.45 is: 4,313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.03 : 14,175.50 = 2,876.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.03/14,175.50 = 2,876.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.03x = 14,175.50 × 2,876.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.03x = 40,775,031.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,775,031.72/9,452.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.89

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