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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,256.94, 52,884.72 and 8,603.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,256.94, 52,884.72 and 8,603.10 is: 12,904.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,256.94 : 52,884.72 = 8,603.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,256.94/52,884.72 = 8,603.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,256.94x = 52,884.72 × 8,603.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,256.94x = 454,972,484.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,972,484.66/35,256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,904.48

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