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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,662.87, 16,094.97 and 6,357.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,662.87, 16,094.97 and 6,357.91 is: 8,774.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,662.87 : 16,094.97 = 6,357.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,662.87/16,094.97 = 6,357.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,662.87x = 16,094.97 × 6,357.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,662.87x = 102,330,370.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,330,370.71/11,662.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,774.03

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