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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,661.73, 16,092.78 and 6,356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,661.73, 16,092.78 and 6,356.44 is: 8,771.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,661.73 : 16,092.78 = 6,356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,661.73/16,092.78 = 6,356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,661.73x = 16,092.78 × 6,356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,661.73x = 102,292,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,292,790.50/11,661.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.67

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