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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,006.94, 52,510.56 and 8,711.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,006.94, 52,510.56 and 8,711.64 is: 13,067.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,006.94 : 52,510.56 = 8,711.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,006.94/52,510.56 = 8,711.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,006.94x = 52,510.56 × 8,711.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,006.94x = 457,453,094.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,453,094.92/35,006.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,067.50

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