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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,241.84, 52,862.76 and 8,946.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,241.84, 52,862.76 and 8,946.72 is: 13,420.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,241.84 : 52,862.76 = 8,946.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,241.84/52,862.76 = 8,946.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,241.84x = 52,862.76 × 8,946.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,241.84x = 472,948,312.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,948,312.15/35,241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,420.08

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