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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.50, 13,447.39 and 5,268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.50, 13,447.39 and 5,268.26 is: 7,270.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.50 : 13,447.39 = 5,268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.50/13,447.39 = 5,268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.50x = 13,447.39 × 5,268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.50x = 70,844,346.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,844,346.84/9,744.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.19

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