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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,630.66, 16,050.96 and 6,325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,630.66, 16,050.96 and 6,325.37 is: 8,729.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,630.66 : 16,050.96 = 6,325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,630.66/16,050.96 = 6,325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,630.66x = 16,050.96 × 6,325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,630.66x = 101,528,180.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,528,180.60/11,630.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.36

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