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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,996.97, 53,995.32 and 9,704.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,996.97, 53,995.32 and 9,704.37 is: 14,556.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,996.97 : 53,995.32 = 9,704.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,996.97/53,995.32 = 9,704.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,996.97x = 53,995.32 × 9,704.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,996.97x = 523,990,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,990,563.55/35,996.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,556.52

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