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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,659.21, 16,089.68 and 6,354.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,659.21, 16,089.68 and 6,354.01 is: 8,768.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,659.21 : 16,089.68 = 6,354.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,659.21/16,089.68 = 6,354.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,659.21x = 16,089.68 × 6,354.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,659.21x = 102,233,955.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,233,955.85/11,659.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,768.52

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