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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,202.62, 52,804.03 and 8,907.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,202.62, 52,804.03 and 8,907.35 is: 13,361.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,202.62 : 52,804.03 = 8,907.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,202.62/52,804.03 = 8,907.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,202.62x = 52,804.03 × 8,907.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,202.62x = 470,343,976.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,343,976.62/35,202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,361.05

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