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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.74, 8,013.32 and 3,568.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.74, 8,013.32 and 3,568.62 is: 4,927.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.74 : 8,013.32 = 3,568.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.74/8,013.32 = 3,568.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.74x = 8,013.32 × 3,568.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.74x = 28,596,494.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,596,494.02/5,803.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,927.25

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