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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.46, 52,892.46 and 8,966.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.46, 52,892.46 and 8,966.16 is: 13,449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.46 : 52,892.46 = 8,966.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.46/52,892.46 = 8,966.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.46x = 52,892.46 × 8,966.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.46x = 474,242,259.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,242,259.15/35,261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,449.31

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