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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.31, 8,914.62 and 3,160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.31, 8,914.62 and 3,160.96 is: 4,750.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.31 : 8,914.62 = 3,160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.31/8,914.62 = 3,160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.31x = 8,914.62 × 3,160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.31x = 28,178,746.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,178,746.80/5,932.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.05

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