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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,211, 52,816.80 and 8,915.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,211, 52,816.80 and 8,915.76 is: 13,373.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,211 : 52,816.80 = 8,915.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,211/52,816.80 = 8,915.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,211x = 52,816.80 × 8,915.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,211x = 470,901,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,901,912.77/35,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,373.72

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