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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,960.88, 16,443.80 and 3,170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,960.88, 16,443.80 and 3,170.32 is: 4,756.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,960.88 : 16,443.80 = 3,170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,960.88/16,443.80 = 3,170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,960.88x = 16,443.80 × 3,170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,960.88x = 52,132,108.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,132,108.02/10,960.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.20

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