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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.93, 14,179.32 and 2,880.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.93, 14,179.32 and 2,880.99 is: 4,321.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.93 : 14,179.32 = 2,880.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.93/14,179.32 = 2,880.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.93x = 14,179.32 × 2,880.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.93x = 40,850,479.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,850,479.13/9,452.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,321.46

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