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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,292.65, 52,938.16 and 8,997.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,292.65, 52,938.16 and 8,997.48 is: 13,496.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,292.65 : 52,938.16 = 8,997.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,292.65/52,938.16 = 8,997.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,292.65x = 52,938.16 × 8,997.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,292.65x = 476,310,013.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,310,013.34/35,292.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,496.01

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