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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.15, 14,179.10 and 2,788.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.15, 14,179.10 and 2,788.65 is: 4,183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.15 : 14,179.10 = 2,788.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.15/14,179.10 = 2,788.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.15x = 14,179.10 × 2,788.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.15x = 39,540,547.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,540,547.22/9,452.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.23

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