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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.41, 8,012.72 and 3,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.41, 8,012.72 and 3,569.20 is: 4,926.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.41 : 8,012.72 = 3,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.41/8,012.72 = 3,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.41x = 8,012.72 × 3,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.41x = 28,598,989.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,598,989.12/5,805.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,926.27

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