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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,639, 56,462.28 and 9,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,639, 56,462.28 and 9,937 is: 14,906.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,639 : 56,462.28 = 9,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,639/56,462.28 = 9,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,639x = 56,462.28 × 9,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,639x = 561,065,676.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,065,676.36/37,639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,906.50

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