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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,259.51, 52,889.47 and 8,964.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,259.51, 52,889.47 and 8,964.28 is: 13,446.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,259.51 : 52,889.47 = 8,964.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,259.51/52,889.47 = 8,964.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,259.51x = 52,889.47 × 8,964.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,259.51x = 474,115,863.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,115,863.50/35,259.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,446.47

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