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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,150.95, 55,726.22 and 9,071.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,150.95, 55,726.22 and 9,071.15 is: 13,606.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,150.95 : 55,726.22 = 9,071.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,150.95/55,726.22 = 9,071.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,150.95x = 55,726.22 × 9,071.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,150.95x = 505,500,900.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,500,900.55/37,150.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.67

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