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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.72, 16,091.98 and 6,355.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.72, 16,091.98 and 6,355.54 is: 8,770.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.72 : 16,091.98 = 6,355.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.72/16,091.98 = 6,355.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.72x = 16,091.98 × 6,355.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.72x = 102,273,222.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,273,222.57/11,660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.75

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