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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.96, 16,092.22 and 6,355.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.96, 16,092.22 and 6,355.82 is: 8,771.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.96 : 16,092.22 = 6,355.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.96/16,092.22 = 6,355.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.96x = 16,092.22 × 6,355.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.96x = 102,279,199.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,279,199.46/11,660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.08

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