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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.37, 7,072.92 and 2,887.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.37, 7,072.92 and 2,887.44 is: 3,984.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.37 : 7,072.92 = 2,887.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.37/7,072.92 = 2,887.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.37x = 7,072.92 × 2,887.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.37x = 20,422,632.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,422,632.12/5,125.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.62

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