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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,967.68, 16,449.36 and 3,176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,967.68, 16,449.36 and 3,176.56 is: 4,764.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,967.68 : 16,449.36 = 3,176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,967.68/16,449.36 = 3,176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,967.68x = 16,449.36 × 3,176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,967.68x = 52,252,379.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,252,379.00/10,967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.21

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