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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.40, 7,073.72 and 2,887.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.40, 7,073.72 and 2,887.71 is: 3,985.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.40 : 7,073.72 = 2,887.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.40/7,073.72 = 2,887.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.40x = 7,073.72 × 2,887.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.40x = 20,426,837.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,426,837.54/5,125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.42

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