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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,311.58, 52,967.30 and 9,016.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,311.58, 52,967.30 and 9,016.34 is: 13,524.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,311.58 : 52,967.30 = 9,016.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,311.58/52,967.30 = 9,016.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,311.58x = 52,967.30 × 9,016.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,311.58x = 477,571,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,571,185.68/35,311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,524.49

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