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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,967, 16,450.50 and 3,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,967, 16,450.50 and 3,671 is: 5,506.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,967 : 16,450.50 = 3,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,967/16,450.50 = 3,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,967x = 16,450.50 × 3,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,967x = 60,389,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,389,785.50/10,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.50

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