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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,666.33, 16,099.19 and 6,361.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,666.33, 16,099.19 and 6,361.25 is: 8,778.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,666.33 : 16,099.19 = 6,361.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,666.33/16,099.19 = 6,361.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,666.33x = 16,099.19 × 6,361.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,666.33x = 102,410,940.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,410,940.58/11,666.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,778.33

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