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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.70, 12,068.55 and 8,045.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.70, 12,068.55 and 8,045.70 is: 12,068.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.70 : 12,068.55 = 8,045.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.70/12,068.55 = 8,045.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.70x = 12,068.55 × 8,045.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.70x = 97,099,932.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,099,932.74/8,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,068.55

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