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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.32, 6,929.60 and 3,031.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.32, 6,929.60 and 3,031.49 is: 4,183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.32 : 6,929.60 = 3,031.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.32/6,929.60 = 3,031.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.32x = 6,929.60 × 3,031.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.32x = 21,006,963.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,006,963.30/5,021.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.56

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