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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,792.08, 53,688.05 and 9,138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,792.08, 53,688.05 and 9,138.06 is: 13,707.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,792.08 : 53,688.05 = 9,138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,792.08/53,688.05 = 9,138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,792.08x = 53,688.05 × 9,138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,792.08x = 490,604,622.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,604,622.18/35,792.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,707.07

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