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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.30, 11,770.75 and 8,423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.30, 11,770.75 and 8,423.30 is: 11,770.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.30 : 11,770.75 = 8,423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.30/11,770.75 = 8,423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.30x = 11,770.75 × 8,423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.30x = 99,148,558.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,148,558.48/8,423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,770.75

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