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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,663.13, 16,095.31 and 6,358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,663.13, 16,095.31 and 6,358.23 is: 8,774.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,663.13 : 16,095.31 = 6,358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,663.13/16,095.31 = 6,358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,663.13x = 16,095.31 × 6,358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,663.13x = 102,337,682.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,337,682.90/11,663.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,774.46

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