Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,809.60, 13,768 and 9,809.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,809.60, 13,768 and 9,809.60 is: 13,768
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,809.60 : 13,768 = 9,809.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,809.60/13,768 = 9,809.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,809.60x = 13,768 × 9,809.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,809.60x = 135,058,572.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,058,572.80/9,809.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,768
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