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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,961.68, 16,444.60 and 3,565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,961.68, 16,444.60 and 3,565.52 is: 5,348.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,961.68 : 16,444.60 = 3,565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,961.68/16,444.60 = 3,565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,961.68x = 16,444.60 × 3,565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,961.68x = 58,633,550.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,633,550.19/10,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.96

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