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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.95, 13,457.68 and 5,275.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.95, 13,457.68 and 5,275.69 is: 7,280.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.95 : 13,457.68 = 5,275.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.95/13,457.68 = 5,275.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.95x = 13,457.68 × 5,275.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.95x = 70,998,586.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,998,586.05/9,751.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.45

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