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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,264.73, 52,896.86 and 8,969.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,264.73, 52,896.86 and 8,969.24 is: 13,453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,264.73 : 52,896.86 = 8,969.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,264.73/52,896.86 = 8,969.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,264.73x = 52,896.86 × 8,969.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,264.73x = 474,444,753.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,444,753.62/35,264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,453.80

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