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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,748.15, 13,452.46 and 5,271.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,748.15, 13,452.46 and 5,271.91 is: 7,275.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,748.15 : 13,452.46 = 5,271.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,748.15/13,452.46 = 5,271.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,748.15x = 13,452.46 × 5,271.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,748.15x = 70,920,158.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,920,158.40/9,748.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,275.24

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