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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,462.59, 53,195.71 and 9,167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,462.59, 53,195.71 and 9,167.56 is: 13,751.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,462.59 : 53,195.71 = 9,167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,462.59/53,195.71 = 9,167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,462.59x = 53,195.71 × 9,167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,462.59x = 487,674,941.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,674,941.12/35,462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.81

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