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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,668.92, 16,102.83 and 6,363.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,668.92, 16,102.83 and 6,363.73 is: 8,781.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,668.92 : 16,102.83 = 6,363.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,668.92/16,102.83 = 6,363.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,668.92x = 16,102.83 × 6,363.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,668.92x = 102,474,062.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,474,062.36/11,668.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,781.79

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