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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,661.42, 16,092.68 and 6,356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,661.42, 16,092.68 and 6,356.27 is: 8,771.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,661.42 : 16,092.68 = 6,356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,661.42/16,092.68 = 6,356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,661.42x = 16,092.68 × 6,356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,661.42x = 102,289,427.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,289,427.55/11,661.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.61

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