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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,551.80, 11,946.60 and 8,551.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,551.80, 11,946.60 and 8,551.80 is: 11,946.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,551.80 : 11,946.60 = 8,551.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,551.80/11,946.60 = 8,551.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,551.80x = 11,946.60 × 8,551.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,551.80x = 102,164,933.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,164,933.88/8,551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,946.60

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