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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,817, 55,225.50 and 9,115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,817, 55,225.50 and 9,115 is: 13,672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,817 : 55,225.50 = 9,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,817/55,225.50 = 9,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,817x = 55,225.50 × 9,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,817x = 503,380,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,380,432.50/36,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,672.50

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