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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,722.40, 13,630.80 and 9,722.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,722.40, 13,630.80 and 9,722.40 is: 13,630.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,722.40 : 13,630.80 = 9,722.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,722.40/13,630.80 = 9,722.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,722.40x = 13,630.80 × 9,722.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,722.40x = 132,524,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,524,089.92/9,722.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,630.80

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