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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.72, 7,073.54 and 2,887.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.72, 7,073.54 and 2,887.60 is: 3,984.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.72 : 7,073.54 = 2,887.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.72/7,073.54 = 2,887.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.72x = 7,073.54 × 2,887.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.72x = 20,425,554.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,425,554.10/5,125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.91

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