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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,184.57, 52,776.84 and 8,889.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,184.57, 52,776.84 and 8,889.31 is: 13,333.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,184.57 : 52,776.84 = 8,889.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,184.57/52,776.84 = 8,889.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,184.57x = 52,776.84 × 8,889.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,184.57x = 469,149,427.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,149,427.70/35,184.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,333.95

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