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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,661.95, 16,093.47 and 6,356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,661.95, 16,093.47 and 6,356.76 is: 8,772.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,661.95 : 16,093.47 = 6,356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,661.95/16,093.47 = 6,356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,661.95x = 16,093.47 × 6,356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,661.95x = 102,302,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,302,326.36/11,661.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,772.32

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