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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.72, 5,526.50 and 2,327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.72, 5,526.50 and 2,327.12 is: 3,211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.72 : 5,526.50 = 2,327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.72/5,526.50 = 2,327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.72x = 5,526.50 × 2,327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.72x = 12,860,806.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,860,806.87/4,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.41

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