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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,008, 55,507.92 and 9,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,008, 55,507.92 and 9,306 is: 13,957.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,008 : 55,507.92 = 9,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,008/55,507.92 = 9,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,008x = 55,507.92 × 9,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,008x = 516,556,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,556,703.52/37,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,957.97

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