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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,327.84, 55,992.32 and 9,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,327.84, 55,992.32 and 9,248 is: 13,872.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,327.84 : 55,992.32 = 9,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,327.84/55,992.32 = 9,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,327.84x = 55,992.32 × 9,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,327.84x = 517,816,975.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,816,975.36/37,327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,872.14

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