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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,970.81, 13,540.48 and 8,970.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,970.81, 13,540.48 and 8,970.81 is: 13,540.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,970.81 : 13,540.48 = 8,970.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,970.81/13,540.48 = 8,970.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,970.81x = 13,540.48 × 8,970.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,970.81x = 121,469,073.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,469,073.39/8,970.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,540.48

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