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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,751.98, 53,628.66 and 9,457.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,751.98, 53,628.66 and 9,457.41 is: 14,186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,751.98 : 53,628.66 = 9,457.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,751.98/53,628.66 = 9,457.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,751.98x = 53,628.66 × 9,457.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,751.98x = 507,188,098.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,188,098.22/35,751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,186.29

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