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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,204.59, 52,806.37 and 8,909.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,204.59, 52,806.37 and 8,909.15 is: 13,363.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,204.59 : 52,806.37 = 8,909.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,204.59/52,806.37 = 8,909.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,204.59x = 52,806.37 × 8,909.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,204.59x = 470,459,871.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,459,871.29/35,204.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,363.59

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