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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,004.43, 52,506.54 and 8,709.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,004.43, 52,506.54 and 8,709.17 is: 13,063.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,004.43 : 52,506.54 = 8,709.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,004.43/52,506.54 = 8,709.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,004.43x = 52,506.54 × 8,709.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,004.43x = 457,288,382.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,288,382.97/35,004.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,063.73

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