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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.81, 14,176.60 and 2,878.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.81, 14,176.60 and 2,878.48 is: 4,316.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.81 : 14,176.60 = 2,878.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.81/14,176.60 = 2,878.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.81x = 14,176.60 × 2,878.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.81x = 40,807,059.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,807,059.57/9,453.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.47

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