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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.41, 16,091.27 and 6,355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.41, 16,091.27 and 6,355.23 is: 8,770.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.41 : 16,091.27 = 6,355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.41/16,091.27 = 6,355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.41x = 16,091.27 × 6,355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.41x = 102,263,609.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,263,609.61/11,660.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.16

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