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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,800.60, 8,004.24 and 3,562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,800.60, 8,004.24 and 3,562.60 is: 4,916.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,800.60 : 8,004.24 = 3,562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,800.60/8,004.24 = 3,562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,800.60x = 8,004.24 × 3,562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,800.60x = 28,515,905.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,515,905.42/5,800.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.03

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