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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.70, 14,176.35 and 2,877.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.70, 14,176.35 and 2,877.30 is: 4,315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.70 : 14,176.35 = 2,877.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.70/14,176.35 = 2,877.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.70x = 14,176.35 × 2,877.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.70x = 40,789,611.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,789,611.86/9,452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.13

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