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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.44, 13,027.90 and 5,901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.44, 13,027.90 and 5,901.50 is: 8,140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.44 : 13,027.90 = 5,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.44/13,027.90 = 5,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.44x = 13,027.90 × 5,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.44x = 76,884,151.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,884,151.85/9,444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,140.68

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