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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,663.51, 16,095.81 and 6,358.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,663.51, 16,095.81 and 6,358.33 is: 8,774.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,663.51 : 16,095.81 = 6,358.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,663.51/16,095.81 = 6,358.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,663.51x = 16,095.81 × 6,358.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,663.51x = 102,342,471.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,342,471.60/11,663.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,774.59

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