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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.83, 14,179.38 and 3,609.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.83, 14,179.38 and 3,609.76 is: 5,414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.83 : 14,179.38 = 3,609.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.83/14,179.38 = 3,609.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.83x = 14,179.38 × 3,609.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.83x = 51,184,158.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,184,158.75/9,452.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,414.69

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