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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.76, 14,180.51 and 2,878.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.76, 14,180.51 and 2,878.77 is: 4,318.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.76 : 14,180.51 = 2,878.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.76/14,180.51 = 2,878.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.76x = 14,180.51 × 2,878.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.76x = 40,822,412.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,822,412.38/9,452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.57

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