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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,198.15, 52,797.39 and 8,902.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,198.15, 52,797.39 and 8,902.91 is: 13,354.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,198.15 : 52,797.39 = 8,902.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,198.15/52,797.39 = 8,902.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,198.15x = 52,797.39 × 8,902.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,198.15x = 470,050,147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,050,147.42/35,198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,354.40

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