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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,663.67, 16,095.86 and 6,358.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,663.67, 16,095.86 and 6,358.49 is: 8,774.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,663.67 : 16,095.86 = 6,358.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,663.67/16,095.86 = 6,358.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,663.67x = 16,095.86 × 6,358.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,663.67x = 102,345,364.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,345,364.85/11,663.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,774.71

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