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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,051.31, 13,875.56 and 6,699.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,051.31, 13,875.56 and 6,699.71 is: 9,248.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,051.31 : 13,875.56 = 6,699.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,051.31/13,875.56 = 6,699.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,051.31x = 13,875.56 × 6,699.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,051.31x = 92,962,175.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,962,175.46/10,051.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,248.77

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