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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,008.93, 52,513.12 and 8,713.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,008.93, 52,513.12 and 8,713.50 is: 13,070.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,008.93 : 52,513.12 = 8,713.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,008.93/52,513.12 = 8,713.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,008.93x = 52,513.12 × 8,713.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,008.93x = 457,573,071.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,573,071.12/35,008.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,070.18

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