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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.60, 8,931.38 and 3,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.60, 8,931.38 and 3,031 is: 4,549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.60 : 8,931.38 = 3,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.60/8,931.38 = 3,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.60x = 8,931.38 × 3,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.60x = 27,071,012.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,071,012.78/5,950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.29

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