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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,081.91, 52,621.65 and 8,786.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,081.91, 52,621.65 and 8,786.88 is: 13,180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,081.91 : 52,621.65 = 8,786.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,081.91/52,621.65 = 8,786.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,081.91x = 52,621.65 × 8,786.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,081.91x = 462,380,123.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,380,123.95/35,081.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.02

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