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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.63, 16,091.20 and 6,355.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.63, 16,091.20 and 6,355.33 is: 8,770.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.63 : 16,091.20 = 6,355.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.63/16,091.20 = 6,355.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.63x = 16,091.20 × 6,355.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.63x = 102,264,886.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,264,886.10/11,660.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.10

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