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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,271.52, 15,332.98 and 9,025.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,271.52, 15,332.98 and 9,025.96 is: 13,473.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,271.52 : 15,332.98 = 9,025.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,271.52/15,332.98 = 9,025.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,271.52x = 15,332.98 × 9,025.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,271.52x = 138,394,864.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,394,864.16/10,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,473.65

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