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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.60, 12,040.20 and 8,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.60, 12,040.20 and 8,130.60 is: 12,040.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.60 : 12,040.20 = 8,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.60/12,040.20 = 8,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.60x = 12,040.20 × 8,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.60x = 97,894,050.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,894,050.12/8,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,040.20

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