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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,457.39, 53,186.28 and 9,160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,457.39, 53,186.28 and 9,160.32 is: 13,740.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,457.39 : 53,186.28 = 9,160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,457.39/53,186.28 = 9,160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,457.39x = 53,186.28 × 9,160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,457.39x = 487,203,344.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,203,344.41/35,457.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,740.53

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