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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,382.27, 53,073.93 and 9,086.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,382.27, 53,073.93 and 9,086.43 is: 13,629.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,382.27 : 53,073.93 = 9,086.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,382.27/53,073.93 = 9,086.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,382.27x = 53,073.93 × 9,086.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,382.27x = 482,252,284.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,252,284.40/35,382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,629.77

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