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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.75, 13,349.78 and 5,257.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.75, 13,349.78 and 5,257.75 is: 7,255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.75 : 13,349.78 = 5,257.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.75/13,349.78 = 5,257.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.75x = 13,349.78 × 5,257.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.75x = 70,189,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,189,805.80/9,673.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,255.70

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