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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.28, 52,898.60 and 8,971.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.28, 52,898.60 and 8,971.04 is: 13,456.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.28 : 52,898.60 = 8,971.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.28/52,898.60 = 8,971.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.28x = 52,898.60 × 8,971.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.28x = 474,555,456.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,555,456.54/35,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.35

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