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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,541.17, 53,307.40 and 9,245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,541.17, 53,307.40 and 9,245.33 is: 13,866.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,541.17 : 53,307.40 = 9,245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,541.17/53,307.40 = 9,245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,541.17x = 53,307.40 × 9,245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,541.17x = 492,844,504.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,844,504.44/35,541.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.86

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