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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.73, 12,764.25 and 5,472.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.73, 12,764.25 and 5,472.99 is: 7,552.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.73 : 12,764.25 = 5,472.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.73/12,764.25 = 5,472.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.73x = 12,764.25 × 5,472.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.73x = 69,858,612.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,858,612.61/9,249.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,552.50

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