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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,246.80, 11,545.52 and 8,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,246.80, 11,545.52 and 8,246.80 is: 11,545.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,246.80 : 11,545.52 = 8,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,246.80/11,545.52 = 8,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,246.80x = 11,545.52 × 8,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,246.80x = 95,213,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,213,594.34/8,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,545.52

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