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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,582.70, 12,041.70 and 8,582.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,582.70, 12,041.70 and 8,582.70 is: 12,041.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,582.70 : 12,041.70 = 8,582.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,582.70/12,041.70 = 8,582.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,582.70x = 12,041.70 × 8,582.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,582.70x = 103,350,298.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,350,298.59/8,582.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,041.70

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