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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.96, 13,030.74 and 5,906.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.96, 13,030.74 and 5,906.88 is: 8,149.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.96 : 13,030.74 = 5,906.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.96/13,030.74 = 5,906.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.96x = 13,030.74 × 5,906.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.96x = 76,971,017.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,971,017.49/9,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,149.43

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