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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.63, 8,010.53 and 3,565.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.63, 8,010.53 and 3,565.23 is: 4,920.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.63 : 8,010.53 = 3,565.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.63/8,010.53 = 3,565.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.63x = 8,010.53 × 3,565.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.63x = 28,559,364.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,559,364.05/5,804.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,920.10

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