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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.80, 52,897.33 and 8,971.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.80, 52,897.33 and 8,971.23 is: 13,456.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.80 : 52,897.33 = 8,971.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.80/52,897.33 = 8,971.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.80x = 52,897.33 × 8,971.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.80x = 474,553,804.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,553,804.47/35,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.49

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