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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.88, 12,481.08 and 6,241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.88, 12,481.08 and 6,241.52 is: 8,616.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.88 : 12,481.08 = 6,241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.88/12,481.08 = 6,241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.88x = 12,481.08 × 6,241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.88x = 77,900,910.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,900,910.44/9,040.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,616.52

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