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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,659.98, 16,090.74 and 6,354.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,659.98, 16,090.74 and 6,354.79 is: 8,769.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,659.98 : 16,090.74 = 6,354.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,659.98/16,090.74 = 6,354.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,659.98x = 16,090.74 × 6,354.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,659.98x = 102,253,257.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,253,257.25/11,659.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,769.59

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