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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,659.38, 16,089.54 and 6,354.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,659.38, 16,089.54 and 6,354.06 is: 8,768.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,659.38 : 16,089.54 = 6,354.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,659.38/16,089.54 = 6,354.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,659.38x = 16,089.54 × 6,354.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,659.38x = 102,233,902.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,233,902.53/11,659.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,768.38

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