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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,666.46, 16,099.50 and 6,361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,666.46, 16,099.50 and 6,361.26 is: 8,778.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,666.46 : 16,099.50 = 6,361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,666.46/16,099.50 = 6,361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,666.46x = 16,099.50 × 6,361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,666.46x = 102,413,105.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,413,105.37/11,666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,778.42

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