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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,962.67, 16,446.44 and 3,170.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,962.67, 16,446.44 and 3,170.89 is: 4,757.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,962.67 : 16,446.44 = 3,170.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,962.67/16,446.44 = 3,170.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,962.67x = 16,446.44 × 3,170.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,962.67x = 52,149,852.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,149,852.13/10,962.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,757.04

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