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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,164.91, 16,737.30 and 6,159.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,164.91, 16,737.30 and 6,159.69 is: 9,233.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,164.91 : 16,737.30 = 6,159.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,164.91/16,737.30 = 6,159.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,164.91x = 16,737.30 × 6,159.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,164.91x = 103,096,579.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,096,579.44/11,164.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,233.99

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