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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.04, 16,090.74 and 6,354.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.04, 16,090.74 and 6,354.99 is: 8,769.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.04 : 16,090.74 = 6,354.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.04/16,090.74 = 6,354.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.04x = 16,090.74 × 6,354.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.04x = 102,256,491.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,256,491.79/11,660.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,769.82

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