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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.96, 13,029.12 and 6,086.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.96, 13,029.12 and 6,086.88 is: 8,396.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.96 : 13,029.12 = 6,086.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.96/13,029.12 = 6,086.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.96x = 13,029.12 × 6,086.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.96x = 79,306,689.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,306,689.95/9,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,396.72

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