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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,725.80, 12,190.20 and 8,725.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,725.80, 12,190.20 and 8,725.80 is: 12,190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,725.80 : 12,190.20 = 8,725.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,725.80/12,190.20 = 8,725.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,725.80x = 12,190.20 × 8,725.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,725.80x = 106,369,247.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,369,247.16/8,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,190.20

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