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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.38, 13,799.16 and 6,020.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.38, 13,799.16 and 6,020.66 is: 8,308.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.38 : 13,799.16 = 6,020.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.38/13,799.16 = 6,020.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.38x = 13,799.16 × 6,020.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.38x = 83,079,981.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,079,981.65/9,999.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,308.52

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