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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.80, 13,686.90 and 9,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.80, 13,686.90 and 9,140.80 is: 13,686.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.80 : 13,686.90 = 9,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.80/13,686.90 = 9,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.80x = 13,686.90 × 9,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.80x = 125,109,215.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,109,215.52/9,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,686.90

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