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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,305.80, 12,458.70 and 8,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,305.80, 12,458.70 and 8,305.80 is: 12,458.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,305.80 : 12,458.70 = 8,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,305.80/12,458.70 = 8,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,305.80x = 12,458.70 × 8,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,305.80x = 103,479,470.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,479,470.46/8,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,458.70

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