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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,006.79, 52,510.20 and 8,711.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,006.79, 52,510.20 and 8,711.53 is: 13,067.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,006.79 : 52,510.20 = 8,711.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,006.79/52,510.20 = 8,711.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,006.79x = 52,510.20 × 8,711.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,006.79x = 457,444,314.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,444,314.03/35,006.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,067.30

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