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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,747.06, 5,610.87 and 3,127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,747.06, 5,610.87 and 3,127.41 is: 4,683.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,747.06 : 5,610.87 = 3,127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,747.06/5,610.87 = 3,127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,747.06x = 5,610.87 × 3,127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,747.06x = 17,547,490.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,547,490.95/3,747.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.00

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