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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.72, 14,181.20 and 2,879.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.72, 14,181.20 and 2,879.43 is: 4,319.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.72 : 14,181.20 = 2,879.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.72/14,181.20 = 2,879.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.72x = 14,181.20 × 2,879.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.72x = 40,833,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,833,772.72/9,452.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.79

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