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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,527.47, 4,856.83 and 2,995.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,527.47, 4,856.83 and 2,995.23 is: 4,124.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,527.47 : 4,856.83 = 2,995.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,527.47/4,856.83 = 2,995.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,527.47x = 4,856.83 × 2,995.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,527.47x = 14,547,333.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,547,333.65/3,527.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.01

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