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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,668.76, 16,103.24 and 6,363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,668.76, 16,103.24 and 6,363.96 is: 8,782.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,668.76 : 16,103.24 = 6,363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,668.76/16,103.24 = 6,363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,668.76x = 16,103.24 × 6,363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,668.76x = 102,480,375.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,480,375.23/11,668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,782.46

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