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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,592.26, 53,388.90 and 9,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,592.26, 53,388.90 and 9,297 is: 13,945.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,592.26 : 53,388.90 = 9,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,592.26/53,388.90 = 9,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,592.26x = 53,388.90 × 9,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,592.26x = 496,356,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,356,603.30/35,592.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,945.64

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