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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.38, 6,932.91 and 3,135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.38, 6,932.91 and 3,135.84 is: 4,329.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.38 : 6,932.91 = 3,135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.38/6,932.91 = 3,135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.38x = 6,932.91 × 3,135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.38x = 21,740,496.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,740,496.49/5,021.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.59

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