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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.79, 14,182.27 and 2,882.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.79, 14,182.27 and 2,882.57 is: 4,322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.79 : 14,182.27 = 2,882.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.79/14,182.27 = 2,882.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.79x = 14,182.27 × 2,882.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.79x = 40,881,307.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,881,307.92/9,457.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.50

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