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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,309.58, 52,964.31 and 9,014.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,309.58, 52,964.31 and 9,014.34 is: 13,521.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,309.58 : 52,964.31 = 9,014.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,309.58/52,964.31 = 9,014.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,309.58x = 52,964.31 × 9,014.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,309.58x = 477,438,298.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,438,298.21/35,309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,521.49

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