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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,222.55, 52,834.03 and 8,927.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,222.55, 52,834.03 and 8,927.37 is: 13,391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,222.55 : 52,834.03 = 8,927.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,222.55/52,834.03 = 8,927.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,222.55x = 52,834.03 × 8,927.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,222.55x = 471,668,670.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,668,670.23/35,222.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,391.10

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