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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.70, 12,350.55 and 8,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.70, 12,350.55 and 8,233.70 is: 12,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.70 : 12,350.55 = 8,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.70/12,350.55 = 8,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.70x = 12,350.55 × 8,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.70x = 101,690,723.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,690,723.54/8,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,350.55

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