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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.85, 6,939.40 and 3,143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.85, 6,939.40 and 3,143.60 is: 4,335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.85 : 6,939.40 = 3,143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.85/6,939.40 = 3,143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.85x = 6,939.40 × 3,143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.85x = 21,814,682.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,814,682.12/5,031.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.32

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