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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.70, 12,985.30 and 9,256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.70, 12,985.30 and 9,256.70 is: 12,985.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.70 : 12,985.30 = 9,256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.70/12,985.30 = 9,256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.70x = 12,985.30 × 9,256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.70x = 120,201,026.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,201,026.51/9,256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,985.30

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