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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,670.74, 16,106.01 and 6,365.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,670.74, 16,106.01 and 6,365.86 is: 8,785.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,670.74 : 16,106.01 = 6,365.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,670.74/16,106.01 = 6,365.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,670.74x = 16,106.01 × 6,365.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,670.74x = 102,528,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,528,604.82/11,670.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,785.10

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