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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.52, 14,179.36 and 2,879.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.52, 14,179.36 and 2,879.16 is: 4,318.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.52 : 14,179.36 = 2,879.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.52/14,179.36 = 2,879.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.52x = 14,179.36 × 2,879.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.52x = 40,824,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,824,646.14/9,452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.92

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