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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,663.37, 16,095.66 and 6,358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,663.37, 16,095.66 and 6,358.41 is: 8,774.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,663.37 : 16,095.66 = 6,358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,663.37/16,095.66 = 6,358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,663.37x = 16,095.66 × 6,358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,663.37x = 102,342,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,342,805.50/11,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,774.72

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