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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,216.97, 52,824.68 and 8,563.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,216.97, 52,824.68 and 8,563.11 is: 12,844.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,216.97 : 52,824.68 = 8,563.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,216.97/52,824.68 = 8,563.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,216.97x = 52,824.68 × 8,563.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,216.97x = 452,343,545.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,343,545.55/35,216.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,844.48

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