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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,681.70, 13,537.10 and 9,681.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,681.70, 13,537.10 and 9,681.70 is: 13,537.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,681.70 : 13,537.10 = 9,681.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,681.70/13,537.10 = 9,681.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,681.70x = 13,537.10 × 9,681.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,681.70x = 131,062,141.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,062,141.07/9,681.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,537.10

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