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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.93, 14,181.51 and 2,879.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.93, 14,181.51 and 2,879.64 is: 4,320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.93 : 14,181.51 = 2,879.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.93/14,181.51 = 2,879.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.93x = 14,181.51 × 2,879.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.93x = 40,837,601.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,837,601.07/9,452.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.10

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