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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.80, 11,271.80 and 8,045.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.80, 11,271.80 and 8,045.80 is: 11,271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.80 : 11,271.80 = 8,045.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.80/11,271.80 = 8,045.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.80x = 11,271.80 × 8,045.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.80x = 90,690,648.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,690,648.44/8,045.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,271.80

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