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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,835.67, 8,052.50 and 3,568.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,835.67, 8,052.50 and 3,568.15 is: 4,923.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,835.67 : 8,052.50 = 3,568.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,835.67/8,052.50 = 3,568.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,835.67x = 8,052.50 × 3,568.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,835.67x = 28,732,527.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,732,527.88/5,835.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.60

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