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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.60, 12,891.80 and 9,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.60, 12,891.80 and 9,187.60 is: 12,891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.60 : 12,891.80 = 9,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.60/12,891.80 = 9,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.60x = 12,891.80 × 9,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.60x = 118,444,701.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,444,701.68/9,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,891.80

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