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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.69, 16,889.77 and 6,001.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.69, 16,889.77 and 6,001.66 is: 8,999.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.69 : 16,889.77 = 6,001.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.69/16,889.77 = 6,001.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.69x = 16,889.77 × 6,001.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.69x = 101,366,657.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,366,657.02/11,263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,999.42

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