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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,118.20, 12,791.40 and 9,118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,118.20, 12,791.40 and 9,118.20 is: 12,791.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,118.20 : 12,791.40 = 9,118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,118.20/12,791.40 = 9,118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,118.20x = 12,791.40 × 9,118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,118.20x = 116,634,543.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,634,543.48/9,118.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,791.40

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