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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,748, 13,452.24 and 5,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,748, 13,452.24 and 5,332 is: 7,358.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,748 : 13,452.24 = 5,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,748/13,452.24 = 5,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,748x = 13,452.24 × 5,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,748x = 71,727,343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,727,343.68/9,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,358.16

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