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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,116.60, 12,153.30 and 8,116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,116.60, 12,153.30 and 8,116.60 is: 12,153.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,116.60 : 12,153.30 = 8,116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,116.60/12,153.30 = 8,116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,116.60x = 12,153.30 × 8,116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,116.60x = 98,643,474.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,643,474.78/8,116.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,153.30

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