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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.90, 12,859.10 and 9,205.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.90, 12,859.10 and 9,205.90 is: 12,859.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.90 : 12,859.10 = 9,205.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.90/12,859.10 = 9,205.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.90x = 12,859.10 × 9,205.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.90x = 118,379,588.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,379,588.69/9,205.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,859.10

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