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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,662.83, 16,094.63 and 6,357.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,662.83, 16,094.63 and 6,357.53 is: 8,773.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,662.83 : 16,094.63 = 6,357.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,662.83/16,094.63 = 6,357.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,662.83x = 16,094.63 × 6,357.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,662.83x = 102,322,149.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,322,149.19/11,662.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,773.36

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