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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,187.93, 52,782.24 and 8,892.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,187.93, 52,782.24 and 8,892.68 is: 13,339.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,187.93 : 52,782.24 = 8,892.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,187.93/52,782.24 = 8,892.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,187.93x = 52,782.24 × 8,892.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,187.93x = 469,375,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,375,438.05/35,187.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,339.10

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