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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.54, 6,023.23 and 3,727.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.54, 6,023.23 and 3,727.95 is: 5,619.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.54 : 6,023.23 = 3,727.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.54/6,023.23 = 3,727.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.54x = 6,023.23 × 3,727.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.54x = 22,454,300.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,454,300.28/3,995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,619.84

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