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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,967.79, 16,448.14 and 3,570.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,967.79, 16,448.14 and 3,570.47 is: 5,354.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,967.79 : 16,448.14 = 3,570.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,967.79/16,448.14 = 3,570.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,967.79x = 16,448.14 × 3,570.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,967.79x = 58,727,590.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,727,590.43/10,967.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,354.55

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