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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,542.89, 53,317.42 and 9,247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,542.89, 53,317.42 and 9,247.64 is: 13,872.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,542.89 : 53,317.42 = 9,247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,542.89/53,317.42 = 9,247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,542.89x = 53,317.42 × 9,247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,542.89x = 493,060,016.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,060,016.18/35,542.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,872.25

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