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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,873.14, 55,309.90 and 9,171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,873.14, 55,309.90 and 9,171.14 is: 13,756.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,873.14 : 55,309.90 = 9,171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,873.14/55,309.90 = 9,171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,873.14x = 55,309.90 × 9,171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,873.14x = 507,254,836.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,254,836.29/36,873.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,756.76

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