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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,662.55, 16,093.73 and 6,626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,662.55, 16,093.73 and 6,626.10 is: 9,143.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,662.55 : 16,093.73 = 6,626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,662.55/16,093.73 = 6,626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,662.55x = 16,093.73 × 6,626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,662.55x = 106,638,680.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,638,680.92/11,662.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.69

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