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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.89, 8,015.01 and 3,568.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.89, 8,015.01 and 3,568.48 is: 4,924.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.89 : 8,015.01 = 3,568.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.89/8,015.01 = 3,568.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.89x = 8,015.01 × 3,568.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.89x = 28,601,402.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,601,402.88/5,807.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.58

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