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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,153.38, 55,729.88 and 9,073.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,153.38, 55,729.88 and 9,073.59 is: 13,610.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,153.38 : 55,729.88 = 9,073.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,153.38/55,729.88 = 9,073.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,153.38x = 55,729.88 × 9,073.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,153.38x = 505,670,036.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,670,036.50/37,153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,610.34

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