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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,208.59, 52,812.92 and 8,913.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,208.59, 52,812.92 and 8,913.33 is: 13,370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,208.59 : 52,812.92 = 8,913.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,208.59/52,812.92 = 8,913.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,208.59x = 52,812.92 × 8,913.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,208.59x = 470,738,984.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,738,984.22/35,208.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,370.00

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