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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,965.93, 16,445.01 and 3,569.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,965.93, 16,445.01 and 3,569.01 is: 5,352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,965.93 : 16,445.01 = 3,569.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,965.93/16,445.01 = 3,569.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,965.93x = 16,445.01 × 3,569.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,965.93x = 58,692,405.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,692,405.14/10,965.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.25

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