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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,555.60, 12,833.40 and 8,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,555.60, 12,833.40 and 8,555.60 is: 12,833.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,555.60 : 12,833.40 = 8,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,555.60/12,833.40 = 8,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,555.60x = 12,833.40 × 8,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,555.60x = 109,797,437.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,797,437.04/8,555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.40

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