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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,986.90, 13,779.99 and 6,008.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,986.90, 13,779.99 and 6,008.26 is: 8,290.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,986.90 : 13,779.99 = 6,008.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,986.90/13,779.99 = 6,008.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,986.90x = 13,779.99 × 6,008.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,986.90x = 82,793,812.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,793,812.24/9,986.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.25

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