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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.21, 6,931.16 and 3,593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.21, 6,931.16 and 3,593.28 is: 4,954.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.21 : 6,931.16 = 3,593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.21/6,931.16 = 3,593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.21x = 6,931.16 × 3,593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.21x = 24,905,598.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,905,598.60/5,027.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.16

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