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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.41, 15,335.80 and 9,027.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.41, 15,335.80 and 9,027.85 is: 13,476.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.41 : 15,335.80 = 9,027.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.41/15,335.80 = 9,027.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.41x = 15,335.80 × 9,027.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.41x = 138,449,302.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,449,302.03/10,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,476.47

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