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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.43, 16,091.37 and 6,355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.43, 16,091.37 and 6,355.23 is: 8,770.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.43 : 16,091.37 = 6,355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.43/16,091.37 = 6,355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.43x = 16,091.37 × 6,355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.43x = 102,264,357.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,264,357.37/11,660.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.20

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