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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,223.40, 11,535.80 and 8,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,223.40, 11,535.80 and 8,223.40 is: 11,535.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,223.40 : 11,535.80 = 8,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,223.40/11,535.80 = 8,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,223.40x = 11,535.80 × 8,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,223.40x = 94,863,497.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,863,497.72/8,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,535.80

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