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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.67, 7,073.29 and 2,887.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.67, 7,073.29 and 2,887.50 is: 3,984.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.67 : 7,073.29 = 2,887.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.67/7,073.29 = 2,887.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.67x = 7,073.29 × 2,887.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.67x = 20,424,124.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,424,124.88/5,125.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.67

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