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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.32, 7,072.97 and 2,887.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.32, 7,072.97 and 2,887.23 is: 3,984.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.32 : 7,072.97 = 2,887.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.32/7,072.97 = 2,887.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.32x = 7,072.97 × 2,887.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.32x = 20,421,291.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,421,291.17/5,125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.39

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