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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.09, 14,177.13 and 2,878.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.09, 14,177.13 and 2,878.34 is: 4,317.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.09 : 14,177.13 = 2,878.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.09/14,177.13 = 2,878.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.09x = 14,177.13 × 2,878.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.09x = 40,806,518.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,806,518.68/9,452.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.19

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