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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,562.16, 53,346.32 and 9,266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,562.16, 53,346.32 and 9,266.84 is: 13,901.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,562.16 : 53,346.32 = 9,266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,562.16/53,346.32 = 9,266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,562.16x = 53,346.32 × 9,266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,562.16x = 494,351,812.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,351,812.03/35,562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.06

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