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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.58, 14,180.90 and 2,879.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.58, 14,180.90 and 2,879.30 is: 4,319.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.58 : 14,180.90 = 2,879.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.58/14,180.90 = 2,879.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.58x = 14,180.90 × 2,879.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.58x = 40,830,980.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,830,980.07/9,452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.56

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