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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,141.20, 11,423.60 and 8,141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,141.20, 11,423.60 and 8,141.20 is: 11,423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,141.20 : 11,423.60 = 8,141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,141.20/11,423.60 = 8,141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,141.20x = 11,423.60 × 8,141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,141.20x = 93,001,812.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,001,812.32/8,141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,423.60

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