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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.03, 5,196.01 and 3,027.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.03, 5,196.01 and 3,027.17 is: 4,536.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.03 : 5,196.01 = 3,027.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.03/5,196.01 = 3,027.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.03x = 5,196.01 × 3,027.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.03x = 15,729,205.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,729,205.59/3,467.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.80

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