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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.40, 11,659.60 and 8,314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.40, 11,659.60 and 8,314.40 is: 11,659.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.40 : 11,659.60 = 8,314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.40/11,659.60 = 8,314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.40x = 11,659.60 × 8,314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.40x = 96,942,578.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,942,578.24/8,314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,659.60

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