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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,164.83, 52,747.62 and 8,869.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,164.83, 52,747.62 and 8,869.56 is: 13,304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,164.83 : 52,747.62 = 8,869.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,164.83/52,747.62 = 8,869.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,164.83x = 52,747.62 × 8,869.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,164.83x = 467,848,180.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,848,180.45/35,164.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,304.43

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