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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,931.59, 8,902.92 and 3,011.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,931.59, 8,902.92 and 3,011.95 is: 4,520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,931.59 : 8,902.92 = 3,011.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,931.59/8,902.92 = 3,011.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,931.59x = 8,902.92 × 3,011.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,931.59x = 26,815,105.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,815,105.38/5,931.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.73

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