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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,666.31, 16,099.61 and 6,361.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,666.31, 16,099.61 and 6,361.23 is: 8,778.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,666.31 : 16,099.61 = 6,361.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,666.31/16,099.61 = 6,361.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,666.31x = 16,099.61 × 6,361.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,666.31x = 102,413,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,413,322.12/11,666.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,778.55

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