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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,666.52, 16,099.56 and 6,361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,666.52, 16,099.56 and 6,361.56 is: 8,778.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,666.52 : 16,099.56 = 6,361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,666.52/16,099.56 = 6,361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,666.52x = 16,099.56 × 6,361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,666.52x = 102,418,316.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,418,316.91/11,666.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,778.82

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