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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.91, 14,181.48 and 2,879.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.91, 14,181.48 and 2,879.61 is: 4,320.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.91 : 14,181.48 = 2,879.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.91/14,181.48 = 2,879.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.91x = 14,181.48 × 2,879.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.91x = 40,837,131.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,837,131.62/9,452.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.06

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