Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,737.20, 13,658 and 9,737.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,737.20, 13,658 and 9,737.20 is: 13,658
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,737.20 : 13,658 = 9,737.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,737.20/13,658 = 9,737.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,737.20x = 13,658 × 9,737.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,737.20x = 132,990,677.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,990,677.60/9,737.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,658
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