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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,381.60, 12,688.20 and 9,381.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,381.60, 12,688.20 and 9,381.60 is: 12,688.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,381.60 : 12,688.20 = 9,381.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,381.60/12,688.20 = 9,381.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,381.60x = 12,688.20 × 9,381.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,381.60x = 119,035,617.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,035,617.12/9,381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,688.20

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