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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.75, 8,016.09 and 3,570.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.75, 8,016.09 and 3,570.63 is: 4,930.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.75 : 8,016.09 = 3,570.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.75/8,016.09 = 3,570.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.75x = 8,016.09 × 3,570.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.75x = 28,622,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,622,491.44/5,805.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.02

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