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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,963.58, 16,441.84 and 3,566.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,963.58, 16,441.84 and 3,566.24 is: 5,348.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,963.58 : 16,441.84 = 3,566.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,963.58/16,441.84 = 3,566.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,963.58x = 16,441.84 × 3,566.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,963.58x = 58,635,547.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,635,547.48/10,963.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.21

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