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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,563.80, 12,382.95 and 8,563.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,563.80, 12,382.95 and 8,563.80 is: 12,382.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,563.80 : 12,382.95 = 8,563.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,563.80/12,382.95 = 8,563.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,563.80x = 12,382.95 × 8,563.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,563.80x = 106,045,107.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,045,107.21/8,563.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,382.95

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