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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.96, 14,180.41 and 2,879.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.96, 14,180.41 and 2,879.59 is: 4,319.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.96 : 14,180.41 = 2,879.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.96/14,180.41 = 2,879.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.96x = 14,180.41 × 2,879.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.96x = 40,833,766.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,833,766.83/9,453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.22

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