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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,463.75, 13,059.98 and 5,272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,463.75, 13,059.98 and 5,272.27 is: 7,275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,463.75 : 13,059.98 = 5,272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,463.75/13,059.98 = 5,272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,463.75x = 13,059.98 × 5,272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,463.75x = 68,855,740.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,855,740.75/9,463.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,275.74

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