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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,961.92, 16,442.88 and 3,567.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,961.92, 16,442.88 and 3,567.13 is: 5,350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,961.92 : 16,442.88 = 3,567.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,961.92/16,442.88 = 3,567.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,961.92x = 16,442.88 × 3,567.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,961.92x = 58,653,890.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,653,890.53/10,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,350.70

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