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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,294.13, 52,939.37 and 8,997.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,294.13, 52,939.37 and 8,997.28 is: 13,495.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,294.13 : 52,939.37 = 8,997.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,294.13/52,939.37 = 8,997.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,294.13x = 52,939.37 × 8,997.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,294.13x = 476,310,225.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,310,225.06/35,294.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,495.45

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