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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,298.32, 52,942.86 and 9,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,298.32, 52,942.86 and 9,001.44 is: 13,500.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,298.32 : 52,942.86 = 9,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,298.32/52,942.86 = 9,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,298.32x = 52,942.86 × 9,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,298.32x = 476,561,977.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,561,977.72/35,298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,500.98

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