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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,118.10, 12,794.50 and 9,118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,118.10, 12,794.50 and 9,118.10 is: 12,794.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,118.10 : 12,794.50 = 9,118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,118.10/12,794.50 = 9,118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,118.10x = 12,794.50 × 9,118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,118.10x = 116,661,530.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,661,530.45/9,118.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,794.50

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