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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.16, 8,007.02 and 3,568.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.16, 8,007.02 and 3,568.29 is: 4,921.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.16 : 8,007.02 = 3,568.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.16/8,007.02 = 3,568.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.16x = 8,007.02 × 3,568.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.16x = 28,571,379.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,571,379.95/5,805.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.72

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