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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.89, 52,893.03 and 8,966.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.89, 52,893.03 and 8,966.65 is: 13,450.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.89 : 52,893.03 = 8,966.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.89/52,893.03 = 8,966.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.89x = 52,893.03 × 8,966.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.89x = 474,273,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,273,287.45/35,261.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,450.02

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