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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,659.91, 16,090.68 and 6,354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,659.91, 16,090.68 and 6,354.73 is: 8,769.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,659.91 : 16,090.68 = 6,354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,659.91/16,090.68 = 6,354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,659.91x = 16,090.68 × 6,354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,659.91x = 102,251,846.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,251,846.46/11,659.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,769.52

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