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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,662.34, 16,094.28 and 6,357.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,662.34, 16,094.28 and 6,357.38 is: 8,773.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,662.34 : 16,094.28 = 6,357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,662.34/16,094.28 = 6,357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,662.34x = 16,094.28 × 6,357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,662.34x = 102,317,453.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,317,453.79/11,662.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,773.32

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