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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948.68, 13,729.08 and 5,472.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948.68, 13,729.08 and 5,472.50 is: 7,552.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948.68 : 13,729.08 = 5,472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948.68/13,729.08 = 5,472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948.68x = 13,729.08 × 5,472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948.68x = 75,132,390.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,132,390.30/9,948.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,552.00

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