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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,750.27, 13,449.60 and 5,975.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,750.27, 13,449.60 and 5,975.13 is: 8,242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,750.27 : 13,449.60 = 5,975.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,750.27/13,449.60 = 5,975.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,750.27x = 13,449.60 × 5,975.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,750.27x = 80,363,108.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,363,108.45/9,750.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,242.14

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