Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,082.20, 12,741 and 9,082.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,082.20, 12,741 and 9,082.20 is: 12,741
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,082.20 : 12,741 = 9,082.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,082.20/12,741 = 9,082.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,082.20x = 12,741 × 9,082.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,082.20x = 115,716,310.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,716,310.20/9,082.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,741
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