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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,786.10, 14,679.15 and 9,786.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,786.10, 14,679.15 and 9,786.10 is: 14,679.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,786.10 : 14,679.15 = 9,786.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,786.10/14,679.15 = 9,786.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,786.10x = 14,679.15 × 9,786.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,786.10x = 143,651,629.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,651,629.82/9,786.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,679.15

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