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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,104, 55,659.24 and 9,402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,104, 55,659.24 and 9,402 is: 14,103.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,104 : 55,659.24 = 9,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,104/55,659.24 = 9,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,104x = 55,659.24 × 9,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,104x = 523,308,174.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,308,174.48/37,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,103.82

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