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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,661.84, 16,092.86 and 6,356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,661.84, 16,092.86 and 6,356.54 is: 8,771.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,661.84 : 16,092.86 = 6,356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,661.84/16,092.86 = 6,356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,661.84x = 16,092.86 × 6,356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,661.84x = 102,294,796.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,294,796.06/11,661.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.76

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