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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,129.70, 12,807.50 and 9,129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,129.70, 12,807.50 and 9,129.70 is: 12,807.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,129.70 : 12,807.50 = 9,129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,129.70/12,807.50 = 9,129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,129.70x = 12,807.50 × 9,129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,129.70x = 116,928,632.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,928,632.75/9,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,807.50

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