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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.36, 5,027.52 and 3,227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.36, 5,027.52 and 3,227.36 is: 4,835.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.36 : 5,027.52 = 3,227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.36/5,027.52 = 3,227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.36x = 5,027.52 × 3,227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.36x = 16,225,616.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,225,616.95/3,355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.73

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