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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,097.27, 55,645.40 and 9,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,097.27, 55,645.40 and 9,017.24 is: 13,525.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,097.27 : 55,645.40 = 9,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,097.27/55,645.40 = 9,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,097.27x = 55,645.40 × 9,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,097.27x = 501,767,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,767,603.38/37,097.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.73

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