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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,277.26, 19,898.58 and 6,699.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,277.26, 19,898.58 and 6,699.86 is: 10,041.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,277.26 : 19,898.58 = 6,699.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,277.26/19,898.58 = 6,699.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,277.26x = 19,898.58 × 6,699.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,277.26x = 133,317,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,317,700.20/13,277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,041.06

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