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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,583.45, 12,042.75 and 8,583.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,583.45, 12,042.75 and 8,583.45 is: 12,042.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,583.45 : 12,042.75 = 8,583.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,583.45/12,042.75 = 8,583.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,583.45x = 12,042.75 × 8,583.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,583.45x = 103,368,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,368,342.49/8,583.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.75

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