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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,290.62, 52,934.67 and 8,995.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,290.62, 52,934.67 and 8,995.14 is: 13,492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,290.62 : 52,934.67 = 8,995.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,290.62/52,934.67 = 8,995.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,290.62x = 52,934.67 × 8,995.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,290.62x = 476,154,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,154,767.50/35,290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,492.39

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