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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.44, 13,456.93 and 5,275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.44, 13,456.93 and 5,275.16 is: 7,279.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.44 : 13,456.93 = 5,275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.44/13,456.93 = 5,275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.44x = 13,456.93 × 5,275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.44x = 70,987,458.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,987,458.86/9,751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,279.69

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