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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,661.72, 16,093.36 and 6,356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,661.72, 16,093.36 and 6,356.54 is: 8,772.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,661.72 : 16,093.36 = 6,356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,661.72/16,093.36 = 6,356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,661.72x = 16,093.36 × 6,356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,661.72x = 102,298,086.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,298,086.57/11,661.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,772.13

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