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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.20, 12,998.60 and 9,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.20, 12,998.60 and 9,266.20 is: 12,998.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.20 : 12,998.60 = 9,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.20/12,998.60 = 9,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.20x = 12,998.60 × 9,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.20x = 120,447,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,447,627.32/9,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,998.60

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