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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,293.88, 52,942.25 and 8,999.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,293.88, 52,942.25 and 8,999.30 is: 13,499.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,293.88 : 52,942.25 = 8,999.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,293.88/52,942.25 = 8,999.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,293.88x = 52,942.25 × 8,999.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,293.88x = 476,443,345.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,443,345.28/35,293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.32

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