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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,630.70, 12,068.40 and 8,630.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,630.70, 12,068.40 and 8,630.70 is: 12,068.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,630.70 : 12,068.40 = 8,630.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,630.70/12,068.40 = 8,630.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,630.70x = 12,068.40 × 8,630.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,630.70x = 104,158,739.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,158,739.88/8,630.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,068.40

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