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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,154.76, 55,731.42 and 9,075

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,154.76, 55,731.42 and 9,075 is: 13,612.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,154.76 : 55,731.42 = 9,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,154.76/55,731.42 = 9,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,154.76x = 55,731.42 × 9,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,154.76x = 505,762,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,762,636.50/37,154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,612.32

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