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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.38, 5,527.68 and 2,237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.38, 5,527.68 and 2,237.12 is: 3,087.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.38 : 5,527.68 = 2,237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.38/5,527.68 = 2,237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.38x = 5,527.68 × 2,237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.38x = 12,366,068.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,366,068.18/4,005.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.36

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