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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.73, 7,072.89 and 2,887.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.73, 7,072.89 and 2,887.53 is: 3,984.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.73 : 7,072.89 = 2,887.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.73/7,072.89 = 2,887.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.73x = 7,072.89 × 2,887.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.73x = 20,423,182.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,423,182.06/5,125.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.45

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