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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.70, 12,055.35 and 8,049.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.70, 12,055.35 and 8,049.70 is: 12,055.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.70 : 12,055.35 = 8,049.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.70/12,055.35 = 8,049.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.70x = 12,055.35 × 8,049.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.70x = 97,041,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,041,950.90/8,049.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,055.35

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