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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.46, 14,180.22 and 2,879.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.46, 14,180.22 and 2,879.62 is: 4,319.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.46 : 14,180.22 = 2,879.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.46/14,180.22 = 2,879.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.46x = 14,180.22 × 2,879.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.46x = 40,833,645.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,833,645.12/9,453.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.44

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