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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.65, 8,012.37 and 3,567.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.65, 8,012.37 and 3,567.73 is: 4,922.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.65 : 8,012.37 = 3,567.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.65/8,012.37 = 3,567.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.65x = 8,012.37 × 3,567.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.65x = 28,585,972.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,585,972.82/5,807.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,922.12

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