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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.40, 10,901.25 and 8,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.40, 10,901.25 and 8,049.40 is: 10,901.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.40 : 10,901.25 = 8,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.40/10,901.25 = 8,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.40x = 10,901.25 × 8,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.40x = 87,748,521.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,748,521.75/8,049.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,901.25

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