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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.26, 14,181.25 and 2,879.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.26, 14,181.25 and 2,879.27 is: 4,319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.26 : 14,181.25 = 2,879.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.26/14,181.25 = 2,879.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.26x = 14,181.25 × 2,879.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.26x = 40,831,647.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,831,647.69/9,453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.32

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