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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.54, 15,335.98 and 9,027.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.54, 15,335.98 and 9,027.97 is: 13,476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.54 : 15,335.98 = 9,027.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.54/15,335.98 = 9,027.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.54x = 15,335.98 × 9,027.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.54x = 138,452,767.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,452,767.36/10,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,476.64

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