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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,521.13, 12,861.73 and 8,521.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,521.13, 12,861.73 and 8,521.13 is: 12,861.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,521.13 : 12,861.73 = 8,521.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,521.13/12,861.73 = 8,521.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,521.13x = 12,861.73 × 8,521.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,521.13x = 109,596,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,596,473.35/8,521.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,861.73

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