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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,912.61, 53,871.80 and 9,617.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,912.61, 53,871.80 and 9,617.13 is: 14,426.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,912.61 : 53,871.80 = 9,617.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,912.61/53,871.80 = 9,617.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,912.61x = 53,871.80 × 9,617.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,912.61x = 518,092,103.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,092,103.93/35,912.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,426.47

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