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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,744.95, 13,447.98 and 5,268.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,744.95, 13,447.98 and 5,268.66 is: 7,270.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,744.95 : 13,447.98 = 5,268.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,744.95/13,447.98 = 5,268.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,744.95x = 13,447.98 × 5,268.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,744.95x = 70,852,834.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,852,834.31/9,744.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.72

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