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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,130.55, 9,997.35 and 7,130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,130.55, 9,997.35 and 7,130.55 is: 9,997.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,130.55 : 9,997.35 = 7,130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,130.55/9,997.35 = 7,130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,130.55x = 9,997.35 × 7,130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,130.55x = 71,286,604.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,286,604.04/7,130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,997.35

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