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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,292.92, 52,938.99 and 8,997.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,292.92, 52,938.99 and 8,997.39 is: 13,495.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,292.92 : 52,938.99 = 8,997.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,292.92/52,938.99 = 8,997.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,292.92x = 52,938.99 × 8,997.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,292.92x = 476,312,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,312,739.24/35,292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,495.99

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