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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,278.92, 52,913.82 and 8,982.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,278.92, 52,913.82 and 8,982.06 is: 13,471.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,278.92 : 52,913.82 = 8,982.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,278.92/52,913.82 = 8,982.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,278.92x = 52,913.82 × 8,982.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,278.92x = 475,275,106.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,275,106.07/35,278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,471.93

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