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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,661.91, 16,093.33 and 6,356.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,661.91, 16,093.33 and 6,356.73 is: 8,772.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,661.91 : 16,093.33 = 6,356.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,661.91/16,093.33 = 6,356.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,661.91x = 16,093.33 × 6,356.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,661.91x = 102,300,953.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,300,953.61/11,661.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,772.23

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