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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,251.75, 52,879.07 and 8,957.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,251.75, 52,879.07 and 8,957.17 is: 13,436.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,251.75 : 52,879.07 = 8,957.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,251.75/52,879.07 = 8,957.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,251.75x = 52,879.07 × 8,957.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,251.75x = 473,646,819.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,646,819.43/35,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,436.12

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