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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,137.89, 52,702.92 and 8,842.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,137.89, 52,702.92 and 8,842.62 is: 13,262.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,137.89 : 52,702.92 = 8,842.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,137.89/52,702.92 = 8,842.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,137.89x = 52,702.92 × 8,842.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,137.89x = 466,031,894.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,031,894.45/35,137.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,262.94

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