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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.08, 12,481.26 and 6,218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.08, 12,481.26 and 6,218.12 is: 8,582.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.08 : 12,481.26 = 6,218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.08/12,481.26 = 6,218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.08x = 12,481.26 × 6,218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.08x = 77,609,972.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,609,972.43/9,043.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,582.25

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