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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,201.36, 55,802.14 and 9,121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,201.36, 55,802.14 and 9,121.54 is: 13,682.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,201.36 : 55,802.14 = 9,121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,201.36/55,802.14 = 9,121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,201.36x = 55,802.14 × 9,121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,201.36x = 509,001,452.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,001,452.10/37,201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,682.33

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