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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,073.29, 52,609.91 and 8,778.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,073.29, 52,609.91 and 8,778.02 is: 13,167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,073.29 : 52,609.91 = 8,778.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,073.29/52,609.91 = 8,778.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,073.29x = 52,609.91 × 8,778.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,073.29x = 461,810,535.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,810,535.24/35,073.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,167.02

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