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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,723.40, 13,632.20 and 9,723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,723.40, 13,632.20 and 9,723.40 is: 13,632.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,723.40 : 13,632.20 = 9,723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,723.40/13,632.20 = 9,723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,723.40x = 13,632.20 × 9,723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,723.40x = 132,551,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,551,333.48/9,723.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,632.20

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