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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,572.23, 5,332.76 and 3,105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,572.23, 5,332.76 and 3,105.27 is: 4,635.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,572.23 : 5,332.76 = 3,105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,572.23/5,332.76 = 3,105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,572.23x = 5,332.76 × 3,105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,572.23x = 16,559,659.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,559,659.65/3,572.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.66

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