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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.31, 6,985.44 and 3,071.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.31, 6,985.44 and 3,071.51 is: 4,240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.31 : 6,985.44 = 3,071.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.31/6,985.44 = 3,071.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.31x = 6,985.44 × 3,071.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.31x = 21,455,813.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,455,813.89/5,060.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.02

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