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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.26, 16,091.14 and 6,355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.26, 16,091.14 and 6,355.12 is: 8,770.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.26 : 16,091.14 = 6,355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.26/16,091.14 = 6,355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.26x = 16,091.14 × 6,355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.26x = 102,261,125.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,261,125.64/11,660.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.06

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