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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.28, 6,022.82 and 3,727.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.28, 6,022.82 and 3,727.67 is: 5,619.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.28 : 6,022.82 = 3,727.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.28/6,022.82 = 3,727.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.28x = 6,022.82 × 3,727.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.28x = 22,451,036.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,451,036.68/3,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,619.39

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