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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,852.04, 55,278.06 and 9,150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,852.04, 55,278.06 and 9,150.04 is: 13,725.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,852.04 : 55,278.06 = 9,150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,852.04/55,278.06 = 9,150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,852.04x = 55,278.06 × 9,150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,852.04x = 505,796,460.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,796,460.12/36,852.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,725.06

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