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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.68, 14,179.70 and 2,879.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.68, 14,179.70 and 2,879.32 is: 4,319.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.68 : 14,179.70 = 2,879.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.68/14,179.70 = 2,879.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.68x = 14,179.70 × 2,879.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.68x = 40,827,893.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,827,893.80/9,452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.19

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