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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,231.55, 11,502.30 and 8,231.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,231.55, 11,502.30 and 8,231.55 is: 11,502.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,231.55 : 11,502.30 = 8,231.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,231.55/11,502.30 = 8,231.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,231.55x = 11,502.30 × 8,231.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,231.55x = 94,681,757.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,681,757.57/8,231.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,502.30

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