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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.03, 5,971.26 and 2,535.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.03, 5,971.26 and 2,535.67 is: 3,499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.03 : 5,971.26 = 2,535.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.03/5,971.26 = 2,535.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.03x = 5,971.26 × 2,535.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.03x = 15,141,144.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,141,144.84/4,327.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.20

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