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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.02, 15,335.20 and 9,027.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.02, 15,335.20 and 9,027.46 is: 13,475.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.02 : 15,335.20 = 9,027.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.02/15,335.20 = 9,027.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.02x = 15,335.20 × 9,027.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.02x = 138,437,904.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,437,904.59/10,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.87

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