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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.34, 14,180.52 and 2,879.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.34, 14,180.52 and 2,879.06 is: 4,319.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.34 : 14,180.52 = 2,879.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.34/14,180.52 = 2,879.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.34x = 14,180.52 × 2,879.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.34x = 40,826,567.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,826,567.91/9,452.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.20

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