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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,454.79, 14,183.73 and 2,879.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,454.79, 14,183.73 and 2,879.44 is: 4,319.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,454.79 : 14,183.73 = 2,879.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,454.79/14,183.73 = 2,879.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,454.79x = 14,183.73 × 2,879.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,454.79x = 40,841,164.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,841,164.05/9,454.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.63

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