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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.41, 15,334.30 and 9,026.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.41, 15,334.30 and 9,026.85 is: 13,474.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.41 : 15,334.30 = 9,026.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.41/15,334.30 = 9,026.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.41x = 15,334.30 × 9,026.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.41x = 138,420,421.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,420,421.47/10,272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,474.97

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