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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,784.70, 13,724.50 and 9,784.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,784.70, 13,724.50 and 9,784.70 is: 13,724.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,784.70 : 13,724.50 = 9,784.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,784.70/13,724.50 = 9,784.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,784.70x = 13,724.50 × 9,784.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,784.70x = 134,290,115.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,290,115.15/9,784.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,724.50

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