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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,140.90, 11,420.30 and 8,140.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,140.90, 11,420.30 and 8,140.90 is: 11,420.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,140.90 : 11,420.30 = 8,140.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,140.90/11,420.30 = 8,140.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,140.90x = 11,420.30 × 8,140.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,140.90x = 92,971,520.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,971,520.27/8,140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,420.30

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