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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,263.14, 52,894.91 and 8,967.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,263.14, 52,894.91 and 8,967.91 is: 13,451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,263.14 : 52,894.91 = 8,967.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,263.14/52,894.91 = 8,967.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,263.14x = 52,894.91 × 8,967.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,263.14x = 474,356,792.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,356,792.34/35,263.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,451.92

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