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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.97, 8,931.74 and 3,035.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.97, 8,931.74 and 3,035.25 is: 4,547.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.97 : 8,931.74 = 3,035.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.97/8,931.74 = 3,035.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.97x = 8,931.74 × 3,035.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.97x = 27,110,048.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,110,048.66/5,960.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.93

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