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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.19, 8,932.05 and 3,031.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.19, 8,932.05 and 3,031.14 is: 4,549.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.19 : 8,932.05 = 3,031.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.19/8,932.05 = 3,031.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.19x = 8,932.05 × 3,031.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.19x = 27,074,294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,074,294.04/5,951.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.39

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