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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,038.84, 6,957.06 and 3,151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,038.84, 6,957.06 and 3,151.24 is: 4,350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,038.84 : 6,957.06 = 3,151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,038.84/6,957.06 = 3,151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,038.84x = 6,957.06 × 3,151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,038.84x = 21,923,365.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,923,365.75/5,038.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.88

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