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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,652.04, 53,477.91 and 8,998.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,652.04, 53,477.91 and 8,998.09 is: 13,497.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,652.04 : 53,477.91 = 8,998.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,652.04/53,477.91 = 8,998.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,652.04x = 53,477.91 × 8,998.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,652.04x = 481,198,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,198,779.80/35,652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,497.09

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