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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,259.18, 52,888.86 and 8,966.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,259.18, 52,888.86 and 8,966.04 is: 13,449.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,259.18 : 52,888.86 = 8,966.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,259.18/52,888.86 = 8,966.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,259.18x = 52,888.86 × 8,966.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,259.18x = 474,203,634.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,203,634.31/35,259.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,449.08

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