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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,454.26, 14,179.62 and 2,789.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,454.26, 14,179.62 and 2,789.34 is: 4,183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,454.26 : 14,179.62 = 2,789.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,454.26/14,179.62 = 2,789.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,454.26x = 14,179.62 × 2,789.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,454.26x = 39,551,781.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,551,781.25/9,454.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.49

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