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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.02, 8,509.95 and 4,035.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.02, 8,509.95 and 4,035.06 is: 6,058.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.02 : 8,509.95 = 4,035.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.02/8,509.95 = 4,035.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.02x = 8,509.95 × 4,035.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.02x = 34,338,158.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,338,158.85/5,668.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,058.23

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