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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,810.64, 8,016.50 and 3,570.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,810.64, 8,016.50 and 3,570.72 is: 4,926.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,810.64 : 8,016.50 = 3,570.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,810.64/8,016.50 = 3,570.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,810.64x = 8,016.50 × 3,570.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,810.64x = 28,624,676.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,624,676.88/5,810.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,926.25

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