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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,670.28, 16,106.33 and 6,496.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,670.28, 16,106.33 and 6,496.67 is: 8,966.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,670.28 : 16,106.33 = 6,496.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,670.28/16,106.33 = 6,496.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,670.28x = 16,106.33 × 6,496.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,670.28x = 104,637,530.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,637,530.88/11,670.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,966.16

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