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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.80, 12,348.45 and 9,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.80, 12,348.45 and 9,139.80 is: 12,348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.80 : 12,348.45 = 9,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.80/12,348.45 = 9,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.80x = 12,348.45 × 9,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.80x = 112,862,363.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,862,363.31/9,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,348.45

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