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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,579.70, 12,037.50 and 8,579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,579.70, 12,037.50 and 8,579.70 is: 12,037.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,579.70 : 12,037.50 = 8,579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,579.70/12,037.50 = 8,579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,579.70x = 12,037.50 × 8,579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,579.70x = 103,278,138.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,278,138.75/8,579.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,037.50

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