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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.88, 13,799.85 and 6,021.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.88, 13,799.85 and 6,021.16 is: 8,309.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.88 : 13,799.85 = 6,021.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.88/13,799.85 = 6,021.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.88x = 13,799.85 × 6,021.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.88x = 83,091,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,091,104.83/9,999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,309.21

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