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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,963.83, 16,445.95 and 3,568.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,963.83, 16,445.95 and 3,568.26 is: 5,352.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,963.83 : 16,445.95 = 3,568.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,963.83/16,445.95 = 3,568.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,963.83x = 16,445.95 × 3,568.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,963.83x = 58,683,407.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,683,407.71/10,963.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.46

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