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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,961.04, 16,442.46 and 3,563.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,961.04, 16,442.46 and 3,563.58 is: 5,345.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,961.04 : 16,442.46 = 3,563.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,961.04/16,442.46 = 3,563.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,961.04x = 16,442.46 × 3,563.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,961.04x = 58,594,021.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,594,021.61/10,961.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,345.66

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