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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.49, 14,178.69 and 2,878.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.49, 14,178.69 and 2,878.44 is: 4,317.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.49 : 14,178.69 = 2,878.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.49/14,178.69 = 2,878.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.49x = 14,178.69 × 2,878.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.49x = 40,812,508.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,812,508.44/9,452.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.65

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