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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.24, 7,073.51 and 2,887.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.24, 7,073.51 and 2,887.55 is: 3,985.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.24 : 7,073.51 = 2,887.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.24/7,073.51 = 2,887.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.24x = 7,073.51 × 2,887.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.24x = 20,425,113.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,425,113.80/5,125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.20

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