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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,264.11, 52,895.93 and 8,968.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,264.11, 52,895.93 and 8,968.62 is: 13,452.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,264.11 : 52,895.93 = 8,968.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,264.11/52,895.93 = 8,968.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,264.11x = 52,895.93 × 8,968.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,264.11x = 474,403,450.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,403,450.87/35,264.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,452.87

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