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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.26, 13,036.92 and 6,087.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.26, 13,036.92 and 6,087.26 is: 8,402.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.26 : 13,036.92 = 6,087.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.26/13,036.92 = 6,087.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.26x = 13,036.92 × 6,087.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.26x = 79,359,121.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,359,121.64/9,444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,402.89

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