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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,204.62, 52,807.04 and 8,909.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,204.62, 52,807.04 and 8,909.35 is: 13,364.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,204.62 : 52,807.04 = 8,909.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,204.62/52,807.04 = 8,909.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,204.62x = 52,807.04 × 8,909.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,204.62x = 470,476,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,476,401.82/35,204.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,364.05

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