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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,366.88, 53,050.08 and 9,071.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,366.88, 53,050.08 and 9,071.64 is: 13,607.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,366.88 : 53,050.08 = 9,071.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,366.88/53,050.08 = 9,071.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,366.88x = 53,050.08 × 9,071.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,366.88x = 481,251,227.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,251,227.73/35,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,607.40

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