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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,454.39, 14,177.47 and 2,879.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,454.39, 14,177.47 and 2,879.04 is: 4,317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,454.39 : 14,177.47 = 2,879.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,454.39/14,177.47 = 2,879.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,454.39x = 14,177.47 × 2,879.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,454.39x = 40,817,425.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,817,425.14/9,454.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.30

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