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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.70, 12,601.70 and 8,982.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.70, 12,601.70 and 8,982.70 is: 12,601.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.70 : 12,601.70 = 8,982.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.70/12,601.70 = 8,982.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.70x = 12,601.70 × 8,982.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.70x = 113,197,290.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,197,290.59/8,982.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,601.70

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