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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,658.83, 16,088.72 and 6,353.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,658.83, 16,088.72 and 6,353.53 is: 8,767.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,658.83 : 16,088.72 = 6,353.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,658.83/16,088.72 = 6,353.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,658.83x = 16,088.72 × 6,353.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,658.83x = 102,220,195.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,220,195.60/11,658.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,767.62

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