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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,865.08, 52,297.14 and 8,569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,865.08, 52,297.14 and 8,569.60 is: 12,854.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,865.08 : 52,297.14 = 8,569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,865.08/52,297.14 = 8,569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,865.08x = 52,297.14 × 8,569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,865.08x = 448,165,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,165,570.94/34,865.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,854.28

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