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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.20, 12,441.60 and 8,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.20, 12,441.60 and 8,359.20 is: 12,441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.20 : 12,441.60 = 8,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.20/12,441.60 = 8,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.20x = 12,441.60 × 8,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.20x = 104,001,822.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,001,822.72/8,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.60

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