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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,037.55, 13,558.37 and 4,877.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,037.55, 13,558.37 and 4,877.43 is: 7,317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,037.55 : 13,558.37 = 4,877.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,037.55/13,558.37 = 4,877.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,037.55x = 13,558.37 × 4,877.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,037.55x = 66,129,976.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,129,976.20/9,037.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,317.25

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