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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.64, 5,527.47 and 2,236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.64, 5,527.47 and 2,236.96 is: 3,086.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.64 : 5,527.47 = 2,236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.64/5,527.47 = 2,236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.64x = 5,527.47 × 2,236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.64x = 12,364,729.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,364,729.29/4,005.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.83

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