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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,377.83, 53,069.85 and 9,082.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,377.83, 53,069.85 and 9,082.53 is: 13,624.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,377.83 : 53,069.85 = 9,082.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,377.83/53,069.85 = 9,082.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,377.83x = 53,069.85 × 9,082.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,377.83x = 482,008,504.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,008,504.72/35,377.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,624.59

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