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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.88, 16,091.94 and 6,355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.88, 16,091.94 and 6,355.92 is: 8,771.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.88 : 16,091.94 = 6,355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.88/16,091.94 = 6,355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.88x = 16,091.94 × 6,355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.88x = 102,279,083.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,279,083.28/11,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.13

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