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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,408.70, 12,124.08 and 8,408.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,408.70, 12,124.08 and 8,408.70 is: 12,124.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,408.70 : 12,124.08 = 8,408.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,408.70/12,124.08 = 8,408.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,408.70x = 12,124.08 × 8,408.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,408.70x = 101,947,751.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,947,751.50/8,408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,124.08

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