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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.53, 8,932.58 and 3,035.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.53, 8,932.58 and 3,035.81 is: 4,548.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.53 : 8,932.58 = 3,035.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.53/8,932.58 = 3,035.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.53x = 8,932.58 × 3,035.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.53x = 27,117,634.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,117,634.23/5,961.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.77

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