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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,263.39, 52,895.28 and 8,968.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,263.39, 52,895.28 and 8,968.15 is: 13,452.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,263.39 : 52,895.28 = 8,968.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,263.39/52,895.28 = 8,968.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,263.39x = 52,895.28 × 8,968.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,263.39x = 474,372,805.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,372,805.33/35,263.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,452.27

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