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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,011.16, 55,514.58 and 9,307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,011.16, 55,514.58 and 9,307 is: 13,959.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,011.16 : 55,514.58 = 9,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,011.16/55,514.58 = 9,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,011.16x = 55,514.58 × 9,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,011.16x = 516,674,196.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,674,196.06/37,011.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,959.96

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