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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.70, 12,183.12 and 8,449.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.70, 12,183.12 and 8,449.70 is: 12,183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.70 : 12,183.12 = 8,449.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.70/12,183.12 = 8,449.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.70x = 12,183.12 × 8,449.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.70x = 102,943,709.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,943,709.06/8,449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,183.12

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