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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,710.58, 52,066.19 and 8,415.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,710.58, 52,066.19 and 8,415.35 is: 12,623.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,710.58 : 52,066.19 = 8,415.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,710.58/52,066.19 = 8,415.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,710.58x = 52,066.19 × 8,415.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,710.58x = 438,155,212.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,155,212.02/34,710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,623.10

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