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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.60, 12,718.20 and 9,063.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.60, 12,718.20 and 9,063.60 is: 12,718.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.60 : 12,718.20 = 9,063.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.60/12,718.20 = 9,063.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.60x = 12,718.20 × 9,063.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.60x = 115,272,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,272,677.52/9,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,718.20

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