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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,330.91, 55,995.65 and 9,251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,330.91, 55,995.65 and 9,251.02 is: 13,876.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,330.91 : 55,995.65 = 9,251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,330.91/55,995.65 = 9,251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,330.91x = 55,995.65 × 9,251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,330.91x = 518,016,878.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,016,878.06/37,330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,876.35

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