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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,593.26, 53,390.40 and 9,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,593.26, 53,390.40 and 9,298 is: 13,947.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,593.26 : 53,390.40 = 9,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,593.26/53,390.40 = 9,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,593.26x = 53,390.40 × 9,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,593.26x = 496,423,939.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,423,939.20/35,593.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,947.14

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