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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,961.52, 16,444.91 and 3,170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,961.52, 16,444.91 and 3,170.13 is: 4,755.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,961.52 : 16,444.91 = 3,170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,961.52/16,444.91 = 3,170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,961.52x = 16,444.91 × 3,170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,961.52x = 52,132,502.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,132,502.54/10,961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.96

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