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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.20, 11,681.20 and 8,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.20, 11,681.20 and 8,325.20 is: 11,681.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.20 : 11,681.20 = 8,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.20/11,681.20 = 8,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.20x = 11,681.20 × 8,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.20x = 97,248,326.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,248,326.24/8,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,681.20

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