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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.48, 6,006.72 and 3,227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.48, 6,006.72 and 3,227.32 is: 4,832.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.48 : 6,006.72 = 3,227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.48/6,006.72 = 3,227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.48x = 6,006.72 × 3,227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.48x = 19,385,607.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,385,607.59/4,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.53

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