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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.55, 11,848.05 and 8,450.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.55, 11,848.05 and 8,450.55 is: 11,848.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.55 : 11,848.05 = 8,450.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.55/11,848.05 = 8,450.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.55x = 11,848.05 × 8,450.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.55x = 100,122,538.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,122,538.93/8,450.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,848.05

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