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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,327.70, 11,644.20 and 8,327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,327.70, 11,644.20 and 8,327.70 is: 11,644.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,327.70 : 11,644.20 = 8,327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,327.70/11,644.20 = 8,327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,327.70x = 11,644.20 × 8,327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,327.70x = 96,969,404.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,969,404.34/8,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,644.20

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