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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,748.55, 13,452.98 and 5,272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,748.55, 13,452.98 and 5,272.26 is: 7,275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,748.55 : 13,452.98 = 5,272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,748.55/13,452.98 = 5,272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,748.55x = 13,452.98 × 5,272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,748.55x = 70,927,581.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,927,581.97/9,748.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,275.71

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