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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,332.03, 55,997.36 and 9,252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,332.03, 55,997.36 and 9,252.15 is: 13,878.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,332.03 : 55,997.36 = 9,252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,332.03/55,997.36 = 9,252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,332.03x = 55,997.36 × 9,252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,332.03x = 518,095,974.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,095,974.32/37,332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,878.06

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