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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.04, 15,335.24 and 9,027.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.04, 15,335.24 and 9,027.48 is: 13,475.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.04 : 15,335.24 = 9,027.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.04/15,335.24 = 9,027.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.04x = 15,335.24 × 9,027.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.04x = 138,438,527.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,438,527.26/10,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.91

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