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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,630.62, 16,049.92 and 6,325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,630.62, 16,049.92 and 6,325.52 is: 8,729.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,630.62 : 16,049.92 = 6,325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,630.62/16,049.92 = 6,325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,630.62x = 16,049.92 × 6,325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,630.62x = 101,524,089.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,524,089.96/11,630.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.04

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