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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,661.63, 16,092.58 and 6,356.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,661.63, 16,092.58 and 6,356.33 is: 8,771.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,661.63 : 16,092.58 = 6,356.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,661.63/16,092.58 = 6,356.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,661.63x = 16,092.58 × 6,356.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,661.63x = 102,289,749.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,289,749.03/11,661.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.48

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