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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.91, 15,336.54 and 9,028.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.91, 15,336.54 and 9,028.35 is: 13,477.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.91 : 15,336.54 = 9,028.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.91/15,336.54 = 9,028.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.91x = 15,336.54 × 9,028.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.91x = 138,463,650.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,463,650.91/10,273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,477.21

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