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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.39, 14,184.77 and 2,882.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.39, 14,184.77 and 2,882.16 is: 4,323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.39 : 14,184.77 = 2,882.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.39/14,184.77 = 2,882.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.39x = 14,184.77 × 2,882.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.39x = 40,882,762.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,882,762.29/9,456.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.29

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