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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,222.70, 52,834.08 and 8,927.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,222.70, 52,834.08 and 8,927.46 is: 13,391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,222.70 : 52,834.08 = 8,927.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,222.70/52,834.08 = 8,927.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,222.70x = 52,834.08 × 8,927.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,222.70x = 471,674,135.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,674,135.84/35,222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,391.20

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