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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,545.60, 11,998.40 and 8,545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,545.60, 11,998.40 and 8,545.60 is: 11,998.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,545.60 : 11,998.40 = 8,545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,545.60/11,998.40 = 8,545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,545.60x = 11,998.40 × 8,545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,545.60x = 102,533,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,533,527.04/8,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.40

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