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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.77, 4,847.97 and 2,627.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.77, 4,847.97 and 2,627.03 is: 3,625.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.77 : 4,847.97 = 2,627.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.77/4,847.97 = 2,627.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.77x = 4,847.97 × 2,627.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.77x = 12,735,784.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,735,784.60/3,512.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.57

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