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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.20, 12,251.60 and 8,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.20, 12,251.60 and 8,729.20 is: 12,251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.20 : 12,251.60 = 8,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.20/12,251.60 = 8,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.20x = 12,251.60 × 8,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.20x = 106,946,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,946,666.72/8,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,251.60

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