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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.49, 6,935.09 and 3,161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.49, 6,935.09 and 3,161.25 is: 4,360.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.49 : 6,935.09 = 3,161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.49/6,935.09 = 3,161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.49x = 6,935.09 × 3,161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.49x = 21,923,537.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,923,537.46/5,027.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.73

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