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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.60, 11,966.80 and 8,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.60, 11,966.80 and 8,021.60 is: 11,966.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.60 : 11,966.80 = 8,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.60/11,966.80 = 8,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.60x = 11,966.80 × 8,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.60x = 95,992,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,992,882.88/8,021.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,966.80

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