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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,325.01, 31,993.68 and 6,536.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,325.01, 31,993.68 and 6,536.11 is: 9,806.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,325.01 : 31,993.68 = 6,536.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,325.01/31,993.68 = 6,536.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,325.01x = 31,993.68 × 6,536.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,325.01x = 209,114,211.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,114,211.78/21,325.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,806.05

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