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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,761.91, 53,642.61 and 8,743.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,761.91, 53,642.61 and 8,743.91 is: 13,115.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,761.91 : 53,642.61 = 8,743.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,761.91/53,642.61 = 8,743.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,761.91x = 53,642.61 × 8,743.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,761.91x = 469,045,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,045,885.79/35,761.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,115.80

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