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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,388.03, 15,551.33 and 6,679.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,388.03, 15,551.33 and 6,679.26 is: 9,999.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,388.03 : 15,551.33 = 6,679.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,388.03/15,551.33 = 6,679.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,388.03x = 15,551.33 × 6,679.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,388.03x = 103,871,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,871,343.02/10,388.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,999.14

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