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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,546.70, 11,991.30 and 8,546.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,546.70, 11,991.30 and 8,546.70 is: 11,991.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,546.70 : 11,991.30 = 8,546.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,546.70/11,991.30 = 8,546.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,546.70x = 11,991.30 × 8,546.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,546.70x = 102,486,043.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,486,043.71/8,546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,991.30

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