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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,979.51, 8,961.03 and 3,051.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,979.51, 8,961.03 and 3,051.70 is: 4,573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,979.51 : 8,961.03 = 3,051.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,979.51/8,961.03 = 3,051.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,979.51x = 8,961.03 × 3,051.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,979.51x = 27,346,352.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,346,352.85/5,979.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.34

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