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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.13, 8,322.95 and 3,935.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.13, 8,322.95 and 3,935.25 is: 5,430.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.13 : 8,322.95 = 3,935.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.13/8,322.95 = 3,935.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.13x = 8,322.95 × 3,935.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.13x = 32,752,898.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,752,898.83/6,031.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,430.65

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