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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.68, 16,091.72 and 6,355.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.68, 16,091.72 and 6,355.48 is: 8,770.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.68 : 16,091.72 = 6,355.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.68/16,091.72 = 6,355.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.68x = 16,091.72 × 6,355.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.68x = 102,270,572.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,270,572.85/11,660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.55

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