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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,749.28, 13,453.95 and 5,273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,749.28, 13,453.95 and 5,273.02 is: 7,276.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,749.28 : 13,453.95 = 5,273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,749.28/13,453.95 = 5,273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,749.28x = 13,453.95 × 5,273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,749.28x = 70,942,947.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,942,947.43/9,749.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,276.74

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