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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.31, 16,090.74 and 6,354.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.31, 16,090.74 and 6,354.81 is: 8,769.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.31 : 16,090.74 = 6,354.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.31/16,090.74 = 6,354.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.31x = 16,090.74 × 6,354.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.31x = 102,253,595.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,253,595.46/11,660.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,769.37

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