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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.25, 14,177.84 and 2,878.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.25, 14,177.84 and 2,878.29 is: 4,317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.25 : 14,177.84 = 2,878.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.25/14,177.84 = 2,878.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.25x = 14,177.84 × 2,878.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.25x = 40,807,920.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,807,920.70/9,452.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.27

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