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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,003.83, 52,505.79 and 8,708.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,003.83, 52,505.79 and 8,708.59 is: 13,062.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,003.83 : 52,505.79 = 8,708.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,003.83/52,505.79 = 8,708.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,003.83x = 52,505.79 × 8,708.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,003.83x = 457,251,397.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,251,397.74/35,003.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,062.90

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