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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.70, 12,004.50 and 8,567.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.70, 12,004.50 and 8,567.70 is: 12,004.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.70 : 12,004.50 = 8,567.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.70/12,004.50 = 8,567.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.70x = 12,004.50 × 8,567.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.70x = 102,850,954.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,850,954.65/8,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,004.50

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