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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,168.97, 52,753.55 and 8,873.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,168.97, 52,753.55 and 8,873.71 is: 13,310.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,168.97 : 52,753.55 = 8,873.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,168.97/52,753.55 = 8,873.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,168.97x = 52,753.55 × 8,873.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,168.97x = 468,119,704.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,119,704.17/35,168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,310.59

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