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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,220.06, 52,830.09 and 8,926.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,220.06, 52,830.09 and 8,926.86 is: 13,390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,220.06 : 52,830.09 = 8,926.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,220.06/52,830.09 = 8,926.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,220.06x = 52,830.09 × 8,926.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,220.06x = 471,606,817.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,606,817.22/35,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,390.29

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