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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,115.30, 12,735.50 and 9,115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,115.30, 12,735.50 and 9,115.30 is: 12,735.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,115.30 : 12,735.50 = 9,115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,115.30/12,735.50 = 9,115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,115.30x = 12,735.50 × 9,115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,115.30x = 116,087,903.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,087,903.15/9,115.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,735.50

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