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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.29, 15,334.13 and 9,026.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.29, 15,334.13 and 9,026.73 is: 13,474.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.29 : 15,334.13 = 9,026.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.29/15,334.13 = 9,026.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.29x = 15,334.13 × 9,026.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.29x = 138,417,006.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,417,006.16/10,272.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,474.80

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