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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,967.58, 16,452.96 and 3,468.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,967.58, 16,452.96 and 3,468.60 is: 5,203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,967.58 : 16,452.96 = 3,468.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,967.58/16,452.96 = 3,468.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,967.58x = 16,452.96 × 3,468.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,967.58x = 57,068,737.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,068,737.06/10,967.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,203.40

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