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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,519.70, 12,779.55 and 8,519.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,519.70, 12,779.55 and 8,519.70 is: 12,779.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,519.70 : 12,779.55 = 8,519.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,519.70/12,779.55 = 8,519.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,519.70x = 12,779.55 × 8,519.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,519.70x = 108,877,932.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,877,932.14/8,519.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,779.55

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