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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.51, 14,182.43 and 2,879.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.51, 14,182.43 and 2,879.82 is: 4,320.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.51 : 14,182.43 = 2,879.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.51/14,182.43 = 2,879.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.51x = 14,182.43 × 2,879.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.51x = 40,842,831.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,842,831.16/9,453.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.39

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