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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,960.67, 52,440.48 and 8,665.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,960.67, 52,440.48 and 8,665.23 is: 12,997.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,960.67 : 52,440.48 = 8,665.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,960.67/52,440.48 = 8,665.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,960.67x = 52,440.48 × 8,665.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,960.67x = 454,408,820.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,408,820.51/34,960.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,997.72

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