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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.53, 14,182.92 and 2,879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.53, 14,182.92 and 2,879.70 is: 4,320.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.53 : 14,182.92 = 2,879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.53/14,182.92 = 2,879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.53x = 14,182.92 × 2,879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.53x = 40,842,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,842,554.72/9,453.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.35

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