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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.67, 6,917.73 and 2,888.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.67, 6,917.73 and 2,888.52 is: 3,986.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.67 : 6,917.73 = 2,888.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.67/6,917.73 = 2,888.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.67x = 6,917.73 × 2,888.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.67x = 19,981,990.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,981,990.42/5,012.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.29

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