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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.81, 6,950.48 and 3,858.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.81, 6,950.48 and 3,858.93 is: 5,330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.81 : 6,950.48 = 3,858.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.81/6,950.48 = 3,858.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.81x = 6,950.48 × 3,858.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.81x = 26,821,396.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,821,396.49/5,031.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.37

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