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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.06, 13,253.94 and 6,899.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.06, 13,253.94 and 6,899.34 is: 10,329.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.06 : 13,253.94 = 6,899.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.06/13,253.94 = 6,899.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.06x = 13,253.94 × 6,899.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.06x = 91,443,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,443,438.40/8,853.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,329.02

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