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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.88, 12,041.40 and 6,316.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.88, 12,041.40 and 6,316.88 is: 9,454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.88 : 12,041.40 = 6,316.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.88/12,041.40 = 6,316.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.88x = 12,041.40 × 6,316.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.88x = 76,064,078.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,064,078.83/8,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,454.97

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