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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.54, 15,334.49 and 9,026.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.54, 15,334.49 and 9,026.97 is: 13,475.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.54 : 15,334.49 = 9,026.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.54/15,334.49 = 9,026.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.54x = 15,334.49 × 9,026.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.54x = 138,423,981.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,423,981.20/10,272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.15

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