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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,558.70, 12,008.10 and 8,558.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,558.70, 12,008.10 and 8,558.70 is: 12,008.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,558.70 : 12,008.10 = 8,558.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,558.70/12,008.10 = 8,558.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,558.70x = 12,008.10 × 8,558.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,558.70x = 102,773,725.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,773,725.47/8,558.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,008.10

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