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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,295.13, 52,940.87 and 8,998.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,295.13, 52,940.87 and 8,998.28 is: 13,496.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,295.13 : 52,940.87 = 8,998.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,295.13/52,940.87 = 8,998.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,295.13x = 52,940.87 × 8,998.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,295.13x = 476,376,771.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,376,771.70/35,295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,496.95

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