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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.60, 52,899.68 and 8,971.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.60, 52,899.68 and 8,971.12 is: 13,456.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.60 : 52,899.68 = 8,971.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.60/52,899.68 = 8,971.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.60x = 52,899.68 × 8,971.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.60x = 474,569,377.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,569,377.24/35,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.62

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