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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,073.25, 7,001.09 and 2,865.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,073.25, 7,001.09 and 2,865.25 is: 3,954.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,073.25 : 7,001.09 = 2,865.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,073.25/7,001.09 = 2,865.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,073.25x = 7,001.09 × 2,865.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,073.25x = 20,059,873.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059,873.12/5,073.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.05

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