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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.66, 16,091.61 and 6,355.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.66, 16,091.61 and 6,355.48 is: 8,770.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.66 : 16,091.61 = 6,355.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.66/16,091.61 = 6,355.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.66x = 16,091.61 × 6,355.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.66x = 102,269,825.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,269,825.06/11,660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.50

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