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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,666.53, 16,099.81 and 6,361.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,666.53, 16,099.81 and 6,361.39 is: 8,778.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,666.53 : 16,099.81 = 6,361.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,666.53/16,099.81 = 6,361.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,666.53x = 16,099.81 × 6,361.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,666.53x = 102,417,119.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,417,119.78/11,666.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,778.71

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