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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,630.94, 16,050.55 and 6,325.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,630.94, 16,050.55 and 6,325.63 is: 8,729.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,630.94 : 16,050.55 = 6,325.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,630.94/16,050.55 = 6,325.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,630.94x = 16,050.55 × 6,325.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,630.94x = 101,529,840.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,529,840.60/11,630.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.29

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