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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.96, 13,031.88 and 6,088.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.96, 13,031.88 and 6,088.88 is: 8,399.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.96 : 13,031.88 = 6,088.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.96/13,031.88 = 6,088.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.96x = 13,031.88 × 6,088.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.96x = 79,349,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,349,553.49/9,446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,399.48

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