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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.93, 52,511.63 and 8,712.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.93, 52,511.63 and 8,712.50 is: 13,068.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.93 : 52,511.63 = 8,712.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.93/52,511.63 = 8,712.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.93x = 52,511.63 × 8,712.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.93x = 457,507,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,507,270.25/35,007.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,068.68

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