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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.20, 12,809.60 and 9,131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.20, 12,809.60 and 9,131.20 is: 12,809.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.20 : 12,809.60 = 9,131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.20/12,809.60 = 9,131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.20x = 12,809.60 × 9,131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.20x = 116,967,019.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,967,019.52/9,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.60

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