Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.80, 13,508 and 9,620.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,620.80, 13,508 and 9,620.80 is: 13,508
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,620.80 : 13,508 = 9,620.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,620.80/13,508 = 9,620.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,620.80x = 13,508 × 9,620.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,620.80x = 129,957,766.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,957,766.40/9,620.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,508
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