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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,712.80, 13,636.80 and 9,712.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,712.80, 13,636.80 and 9,712.80 is: 13,636.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,712.80 : 13,636.80 = 9,712.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,712.80/13,636.80 = 9,712.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,712.80x = 13,636.80 × 9,712.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,712.80x = 132,451,511.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,451,511.04/9,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,636.80

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