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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,964.58, 16,444.47 and 3,171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,964.58, 16,444.47 and 3,171.70 is: 4,756.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,964.58 : 16,444.47 = 3,171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,964.58/16,444.47 = 3,171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,964.58x = 16,444.47 × 3,171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,964.58x = 52,156,925.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,156,925.50/10,964.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.86

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