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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,967.25, 16,442.64 and 3,567.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,967.25, 16,442.64 and 3,567.33 is: 5,348.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,967.25 : 16,442.64 = 3,567.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,967.25/16,442.64 = 3,567.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,967.25x = 16,442.64 × 3,567.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,967.25x = 58,656,322.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,656,322.95/10,967.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,348.32

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