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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,118.80, 12,740.40 and 9,118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,118.80, 12,740.40 and 9,118.80 is: 12,740.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,118.80 : 12,740.40 = 9,118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,118.80/12,740.40 = 9,118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,118.80x = 12,740.40 × 9,118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,118.80x = 116,177,159.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,177,159.52/9,118.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,740.40

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