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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,968.48, 13,747.26 and 7,275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,968.48, 13,747.26 and 7,275.43 is: 10,033.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,968.48 : 13,747.26 = 7,275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,968.48/13,747.26 = 7,275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,968.48x = 13,747.26 × 7,275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,968.48x = 100,017,245.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,017,245.01/9,968.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.35

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