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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.44, 12,966.66 and 5,861.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.44, 12,966.66 and 5,861.76 is: 8,090.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.44 : 12,966.66 = 5,861.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.44/12,966.66 = 5,861.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.44x = 12,966.66 × 5,861.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.44x = 76,007,448.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,007,448.92/9,394.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,090.68

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