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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.41, 14,180.73 and 2,879.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.41, 14,180.73 and 2,879.11 is: 4,319.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.41 : 14,180.73 = 2,879.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.41/14,180.73 = 2,879.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.41x = 14,180.73 × 2,879.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.41x = 40,827,881.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,827,881.55/9,452.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.31

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