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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.22, 8,014.56 and 3,568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.22, 8,014.56 and 3,568.20 is: 4,925.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.22 : 8,014.56 = 3,568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.22/8,014.56 = 3,568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.22x = 8,014.56 × 3,568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.22x = 28,597,552.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,597,552.99/5,806.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.33

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