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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.13, 14,174.61 and 2,786.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.13, 14,174.61 and 2,786.81 is: 4,179.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.13 : 14,174.61 = 2,786.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.13/14,174.61 = 2,786.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.13x = 14,174.61 × 2,786.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.13x = 39,501,874.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,501,874.02/9,452.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179.15

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