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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,196.12, 52,794.72 and 8,901.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,196.12, 52,794.72 and 8,901.09 is: 13,351.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,196.12 : 52,794.72 = 8,901.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,196.12/52,794.72 = 8,901.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,196.12x = 52,794.72 × 8,901.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,196.12x = 469,930,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,930,554.24/35,196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,351.77

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