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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,751.72, 53,627.89 and 9,097.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,751.72, 53,627.89 and 9,097.73 is: 13,646.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,751.72 : 53,627.89 = 9,097.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,751.72/53,627.89 = 9,097.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,751.72x = 53,627.89 × 9,097.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,751.72x = 487,892,028.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,892,028.00/35,751.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,646.67

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