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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.23, 16,090.71 and 6,354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.23, 16,090.71 and 6,354.94 is: 8,769.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.23 : 16,090.71 = 6,354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.23/16,090.71 = 6,354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.23x = 16,090.71 × 6,354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.23x = 102,255,496.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,255,496.61/11,660.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,769.60

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