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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.48, 13,015.62 and 8,667.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.48, 13,015.62 and 8,667.48 is: 13,015.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.48 : 13,015.62 = 8,667.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.48/13,015.62 = 8,667.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.48x = 13,015.62 × 8,667.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.48x = 112,812,626.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,812,626.04/8,667.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,015.62

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