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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,864.83, 55,297.28 and 9,162.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,864.83, 55,297.28 and 9,162.83 is: 13,744.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,864.83 : 55,297.28 = 9,162.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,864.83/55,297.28 = 9,162.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,864.83x = 55,297.28 × 9,162.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,864.83x = 506,679,253.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,679,253.80/36,864.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,744.25

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