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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,731.40, 13,594.80 and 9,731.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,731.40, 13,594.80 and 9,731.40 is: 13,594.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,731.40 : 13,594.80 = 9,731.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,731.40/13,594.80 = 9,731.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,731.40x = 13,594.80 × 9,731.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,731.40x = 132,296,436.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,296,436.72/9,731.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,594.80

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