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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,984.76, 53,972.92 and 9,687.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,984.76, 53,972.92 and 9,687.43 is: 14,530.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,984.76 : 53,972.92 = 9,687.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,984.76/53,972.92 = 9,687.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,984.76x = 53,972.92 × 9,687.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,984.76x = 522,858,884.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,858,884.40/35,984.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,530.01

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