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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,855.94, 52,284.08 and 8,560.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,855.94, 52,284.08 and 8,560.68 is: 12,841.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,855.94 : 52,284.08 = 8,560.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,855.94/52,284.08 = 8,560.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,855.94x = 52,284.08 × 8,560.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,855.94x = 447,587,235.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,587,235.17/34,855.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,841.06

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