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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,262.98, 52,894.80 and 8,967.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,262.98, 52,894.80 and 8,967.72 is: 13,451.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,262.98 : 52,894.80 = 8,967.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,262.98/52,894.80 = 8,967.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,262.98x = 52,894.80 × 8,967.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,262.98x = 474,345,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,345,755.86/35,262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,451.67

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