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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,009.89, 52,514.73 and 8,714.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,009.89, 52,514.73 and 8,714.63 is: 13,071.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,009.89 : 52,514.73 = 8,714.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,009.89/52,514.73 = 8,714.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,009.89x = 52,514.73 × 8,714.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,009.89x = 457,646,572.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,646,572.79/35,009.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,071.92

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