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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.44, 12,766.65 and 5,888.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.44, 12,766.65 and 5,888.76 is: 8,132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.44 : 12,766.65 = 5,888.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.44/12,766.65 = 5,888.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.44x = 12,766.65 × 5,888.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.44x = 75,179,737.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,179,737.85/9,244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,132.43

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