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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,680.99, 13,007.81 and 6,711.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,680.99, 13,007.81 and 6,711.42 is: 10,056.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,680.99 : 13,007.81 = 6,711.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,680.99/13,007.81 = 6,711.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,680.99x = 13,007.81 × 6,711.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,680.99x = 87,300,904.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,300,904.00/8,680.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,056.56

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