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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.70, 12,149.60 and 8,688.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.70, 12,149.60 and 8,688.70 is: 12,149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.70 : 12,149.60 = 8,688.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.70/12,149.60 = 8,688.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.70x = 12,149.60 × 8,688.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.70x = 105,564,229.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,564,229.52/8,688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,149.60

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