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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.36, 14,451.34 and 2,878.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.36, 14,451.34 and 2,878.12 is: 4,318.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.36 : 14,451.34 = 2,878.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.36/14,451.34 = 2,878.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.36x = 14,451.34 × 2,878.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.36x = 41,592,690.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,592,690.68/9,632.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.02

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