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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,240.11, 55,858.77 and 9,160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,240.11, 55,858.77 and 9,160.25 is: 13,740.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,240.11 : 55,858.77 = 9,160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,240.11/55,858.77 = 9,160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,240.11x = 55,858.77 × 9,160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,240.11x = 511,680,018.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,680,018.60/37,240.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,740.02

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