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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,347.16, 53,020.46 and 9,051.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,347.16, 53,020.46 and 9,051.86 is: 13,577.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,347.16 : 53,020.46 = 9,051.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,347.16/53,020.46 = 9,051.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,347.16x = 53,020.46 × 9,051.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,347.16x = 479,933,781.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,933,781.06/35,347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,577.72

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