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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,141.89, 52,708.92 and 8,846.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,141.89, 52,708.92 and 8,846.62 is: 13,268.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,141.89 : 52,708.92 = 8,846.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,141.89/52,708.92 = 8,846.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,141.89x = 52,708.92 × 8,846.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,141.89x = 466,295,785.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,295,785.85/35,141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,268.94

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