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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.30, 13,539.15 and 9,042.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.30, 13,539.15 and 9,042.30 is: 13,539.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.30 : 13,539.15 = 9,042.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.30/13,539.15 = 9,042.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.30x = 13,539.15 × 9,042.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.30x = 122,425,056.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,425,056.05/9,042.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,539.15

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