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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,958.60, 16,437.90 and 3,168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,958.60, 16,437.90 and 3,168.20 is: 4,752.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,958.60 : 16,437.90 = 3,168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,958.60/16,437.90 = 3,168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,958.60x = 16,437.90 × 3,168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,958.60x = 52,078,554.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,078,554.78/10,958.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.30

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