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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,688.44, 16,130.12 and 6,383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,688.44, 16,130.12 and 6,383.54 is: 8,809.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,688.44 : 16,130.12 = 6,383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,688.44/16,130.12 = 6,383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,688.44x = 16,130.12 × 6,383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,688.44x = 102,967,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,967,153.66/11,688.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,809.32

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