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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,963.08, 16,444.82 and 3,567.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,963.08, 16,444.82 and 3,567.51 is: 5,351.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,963.08 : 16,444.82 = 3,567.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,963.08/16,444.82 = 3,567.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,963.08x = 16,444.82 × 3,567.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,963.08x = 58,667,059.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,667,059.80/10,963.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,351.33

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