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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,139.60, 10,997.10 and 8,139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,139.60, 10,997.10 and 8,139.60 is: 10,997.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,139.60 : 10,997.10 = 8,139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,139.60/10,997.10 = 8,139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,139.60x = 10,997.10 × 8,139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,139.60x = 89,511,995.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,511,995.16/8,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,997.10

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