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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,666.19, 16,099.46 and 6,886.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,666.19, 16,099.46 and 6,886.25 is: 9,503.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,666.19 : 16,099.46 = 6,886.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,666.19/16,099.46 = 6,886.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,666.19x = 16,099.46 × 6,886.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,666.19x = 110,864,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,864,791.50/11,666.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,503.08

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