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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,151.62, 52,723.53 and 8,856.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,151.62, 52,723.53 and 8,856.36 is: 13,283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,151.62 : 52,723.53 = 8,856.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,151.62/52,723.53 = 8,856.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,151.62x = 52,723.53 × 8,856.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,151.62x = 466,938,562.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,938,562.15/35,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.56

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