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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,259.89, 52,890.03 and 8,964.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,259.89, 52,890.03 and 8,964.65 is: 13,447.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,259.89 : 52,890.03 = 8,964.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,259.89/52,890.03 = 8,964.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,259.89x = 52,890.03 × 8,964.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,259.89x = 474,140,739.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,140,739.66/35,259.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,447.03

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