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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,986.06, 13,783.16 and 6,006.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,986.06, 13,783.16 and 6,006.41 is: 8,290.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,986.06 : 13,783.16 = 6,006.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,986.06/13,783.16 = 6,006.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,986.06x = 13,783.16 × 6,006.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,986.06x = 82,787,211.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,787,211.11/9,986.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.28

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