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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,962.58, 16,444.07 and 3,567.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,962.58, 16,444.07 and 3,567.01 is: 5,350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,962.58 : 16,444.07 = 3,567.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,962.58/16,444.07 = 3,567.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,962.58x = 16,444.07 × 3,567.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,962.58x = 58,656,162.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,656,162.13/10,962.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,350.58

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