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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.73, 16,091.21 and 6,355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.73, 16,091.21 and 6,355.50 is: 8,770.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.73 : 16,091.21 = 6,355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.73/16,091.21 = 6,355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.73x = 16,091.21 × 6,355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.73x = 102,267,604.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,267,604.95/11,660.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.26

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