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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.28, 14,177.90 and 2,877.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.28, 14,177.90 and 2,877.95 is: 4,316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.28 : 14,177.90 = 2,877.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.28/14,177.90 = 2,877.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.28x = 14,177.90 × 2,877.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.28x = 40,803,202.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,803,202.03/9,452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.76

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