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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.08, 13,615.08 and 7,241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.08, 13,615.08 and 7,241.28 is: 10,848.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.08 : 13,615.08 = 7,241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.08/13,615.08 = 7,241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.08x = 13,615.08 × 7,241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.08x = 98,590,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,590,606.50/9,088.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,848.34

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