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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.12, 14,181.73 and 2,879.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.12, 14,181.73 and 2,879.13 is: 4,319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.12 : 14,181.73 = 2,879.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.12/14,181.73 = 2,879.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.12x = 14,181.73 × 2,879.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.12x = 40,831,044.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,831,044.29/9,453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.32

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