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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,913.28, 55,369.92 and 9,211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,913.28, 55,369.92 and 9,211.28 is: 13,816.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,913.28 : 55,369.92 = 9,211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,913.28/55,369.92 = 9,211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,913.28x = 55,369.92 × 9,211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,913.28x = 510,027,836.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,027,836.70/36,913.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,816.92

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