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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,967.38, 55,451.13 and 9,265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,967.38, 55,451.13 and 9,265.38 is: 13,898.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,967.38 : 55,451.13 = 9,265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,967.38/55,451.13 = 9,265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,967.38x = 55,451.13 × 9,265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,967.38x = 513,775,790.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,775,790.88/36,967.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,898.09

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