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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,635.07, 16,056.43 and 6,329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,635.07, 16,056.43 and 6,329.88 is: 8,735.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,635.07 : 16,056.43 = 6,329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,635.07/16,056.43 = 6,329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,635.07x = 16,056.43 × 6,329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,635.07x = 101,635,259.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,635,259.30/11,635.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,735.25

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