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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.60, 12,544.20 and 9,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.60, 12,544.20 and 9,277.60 is: 12,544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.60 : 12,544.20 = 9,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.60/12,544.20 = 9,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.60x = 12,544.20 × 9,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.60x = 116,380,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,380,069.92/9,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.20

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