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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,262.89, 52,894.53 and 8,967.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,262.89, 52,894.53 and 8,967.66 is: 13,451.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,262.89 : 52,894.53 = 8,967.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,262.89/52,894.53 = 8,967.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,262.89x = 52,894.53 × 8,967.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,262.89x = 474,340,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,340,160.90/35,262.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,451.54

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