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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.73, 5,526.47 and 2,327.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.73, 5,526.47 and 2,327.09 is: 3,211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.73 : 5,526.47 = 2,327.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.73/5,526.47 = 2,327.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.73x = 5,526.47 × 2,327.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.73x = 12,860,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,860,571.26/4,004.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.35

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