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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.51, 5,368.08 and 2,927.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.51, 5,368.08 and 2,927.47 is: 4,411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.51 : 5,368.08 = 2,927.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.51/5,368.08 = 2,927.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.51x = 5,368.08 × 2,927.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.51x = 15,714,900.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,714,900.48/3,562.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.19

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