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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,844.99, 10,279.33 and 6,533.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,844.99, 10,279.33 and 6,533.34 is: 9,811.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,844.99 : 10,279.33 = 6,533.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,844.99/10,279.33 = 6,533.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,844.99x = 10,279.33 × 6,533.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,844.99x = 67,158,341.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,158,341.53/6,844.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,811.32

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