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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,142.61, 52,710.04 and 8,847.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,142.61, 52,710.04 and 8,847.35 is: 13,270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,142.61 : 52,710.04 = 8,847.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,142.61/52,710.04 = 8,847.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,142.61x = 52,710.04 × 8,847.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,142.61x = 466,344,265.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,344,265.81/35,142.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.05

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