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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.39, 52,898.28 and 8,970.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.39, 52,898.28 and 8,970.15 is: 13,455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.39 : 52,898.28 = 8,970.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.39/52,898.28 = 8,970.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.39x = 52,898.28 × 8,970.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.39x = 474,505,506.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,505,506.34/35,265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,455.27

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