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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.46, 5,977.58 and 3,568.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.46, 5,977.58 and 3,568.06 is: 5,324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.46 : 5,977.58 = 3,568.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.46/5,977.58 = 3,568.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.46x = 5,977.58 × 3,568.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.46x = 21,328,364.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,328,364.09/4,005.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,324.82

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