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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,668.66, 16,102.59 and 6,363.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,668.66, 16,102.59 and 6,363.47 is: 8,781.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,668.66 : 16,102.59 = 6,363.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,668.66/16,102.59 = 6,363.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,668.66x = 16,102.59 × 6,363.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,668.66x = 102,468,364.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,468,364.78/11,668.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,781.50

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