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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,961.47, 16,438.38 and 3,564.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,961.47, 16,438.38 and 3,564.55 is: 5,345.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,961.47 : 16,438.38 = 3,564.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,961.47/16,438.38 = 3,564.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,961.47x = 16,438.38 × 3,564.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,961.47x = 58,595,427.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,595,427.43/10,961.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,345.58

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