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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.70, 13,999.05 and 6,999.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.70, 13,999.05 and 6,999.90 is: 10,499.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.70 : 13,999.05 = 6,999.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.70/13,999.05 = 6,999.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.70x = 13,999.05 × 6,999.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.70x = 97,991,950.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,991,950.10/9,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.85

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