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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,455.63, 14,182.89 and 2,881.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,455.63, 14,182.89 and 2,881.67 is: 4,322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,455.63 : 14,182.89 = 2,881.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,455.63/14,182.89 = 2,881.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,455.63x = 14,182.89 × 2,881.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,455.63x = 40,870,337.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,870,337.71/9,455.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.33

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