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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,170.98, 52,756.56 and 8,875.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,170.98, 52,756.56 and 8,875.72 is: 13,313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,170.98 : 52,756.56 = 8,875.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,170.98/52,756.56 = 8,875.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,170.98x = 52,756.56 × 8,875.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,170.98x = 468,252,454.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,252,454.72/35,170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,313.60

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