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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,256.59, 52,884.21 and 8,602.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,256.59, 52,884.21 and 8,602.76 is: 12,903.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,256.59 : 52,884.21 = 8,602.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,256.59/52,884.21 = 8,602.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,256.59x = 52,884.21 × 8,602.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,256.59x = 454,949,869.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,949,869.74/35,256.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.97

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