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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.11, 16,090.97 and 6,354.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.11, 16,090.97 and 6,354.81 is: 8,769.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.11 : 16,090.97 = 6,354.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.11/16,090.97 = 6,354.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.11x = 16,090.97 × 6,354.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.11x = 102,255,025.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,255,025.29/11,660.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,769.65

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