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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,351.58, 53,027.22 and 9,056.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,351.58, 53,027.22 and 9,056.28 is: 13,584.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,351.58 : 53,027.22 = 9,056.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,351.58/53,027.22 = 9,056.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,351.58x = 53,027.22 × 9,056.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,351.58x = 480,229,351.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,229,351.94/35,351.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,584.38

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