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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.14, 12,477.99 and 8,804.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.14, 12,477.99 and 8,804.26 is: 12,151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.14 : 12,477.99 = 8,804.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.14/12,477.99 = 8,804.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.14x = 12,477.99 × 8,804.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.14x = 109,859,468.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,859,468.24/9,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,151.06

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