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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,977.29, 52,465.39 and 8,682.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,977.29, 52,465.39 and 8,682.26 is: 13,023.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,977.29 : 52,465.39 = 8,682.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,977.29/52,465.39 = 8,682.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,977.29x = 52,465.39 × 8,682.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,977.29x = 455,517,872.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,517,872.95/34,977.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.25

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