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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,741.20, 13,663.60 and 9,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,741.20, 13,663.60 and 9,741.20 is: 13,663.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,741.20 : 13,663.60 = 9,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,741.20/13,663.60 = 9,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,741.20x = 13,663.60 × 9,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,741.20x = 133,099,860.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,099,860.32/9,741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.60

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