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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,562.59, 53,346.94 and 9,267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,562.59, 53,346.94 and 9,267.29 is: 13,901.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,562.59 : 53,346.94 = 9,267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,562.59/53,346.94 = 9,267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,562.59x = 53,346.94 × 9,267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,562.59x = 494,381,673.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,381,673.79/35,562.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.73

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