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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.80, 14,987.70 and 9,991.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.80, 14,987.70 and 9,991.80 is: 14,987.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.80 : 14,987.70 = 9,991.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.80/14,987.70 = 9,991.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.80x = 14,987.70 × 9,991.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.80x = 149,754,100.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,754,100.86/9,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,987.70

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