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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.84, 14,180.05 and 2,879.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.84, 14,180.05 and 2,879.07 is: 4,318.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.84 : 14,180.05 = 2,879.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.84/14,180.05 = 2,879.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.84x = 14,180.05 × 2,879.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.84x = 40,825,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,825,349.36/9,452.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.85

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