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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,967.77, 16,452.81 and 3,572.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,967.77, 16,452.81 and 3,572.81 is: 5,359.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,967.77 : 16,452.81 = 3,572.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,967.77/16,452.81 = 3,572.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,967.77x = 16,452.81 × 3,572.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,967.77x = 58,782,663.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,782,663.97/10,967.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,359.58

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