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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,564.20, 12,015.80 and 8,564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,564.20, 12,015.80 and 8,564.20 is: 12,015.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,564.20 : 12,015.80 = 8,564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,564.20/12,015.80 = 8,564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,564.20x = 12,015.80 × 8,564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,564.20x = 102,905,714.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,905,714.36/8,564.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,015.80

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