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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,036.99, 13,853.34 and 6,679.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,036.99, 13,853.34 and 6,679.94 is: 9,219.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,036.99 : 13,853.34 = 6,679.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,036.99/13,853.34 = 6,679.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,036.99x = 13,853.34 × 6,679.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,036.99x = 92,539,480.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,539,480.00/10,036.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,219.85

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