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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,298.04, 52,946.70 and 9,002.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,298.04, 52,946.70 and 9,002.50 is: 13,503.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,298.04 : 52,946.70 = 9,002.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,298.04/52,946.70 = 9,002.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,298.04x = 52,946.70 × 9,002.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,298.04x = 476,652,666.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,652,666.75/35,298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,503.66

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