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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.08, 12,482.64 and 6,219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.08, 12,482.64 and 6,219.12 is: 8,583.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.08 : 12,482.64 = 6,219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.08/12,482.64 = 6,219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.08x = 12,482.64 × 6,219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.08x = 77,631,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,631,036.08/9,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,583.63

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