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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,551.90, 12,830.19 and 8,551.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,551.90, 12,830.19 and 8,551.90 is: 12,830.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,551.90 : 12,830.19 = 8,551.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,551.90/12,830.19 = 8,551.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,551.90x = 12,830.19 × 8,551.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,551.90x = 109,722,501.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,722,501.86/8,551.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.19

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