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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.91, 7,073.88 and 2,887.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.91, 7,073.88 and 2,887.86 is: 3,985.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.91 : 7,073.88 = 2,887.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.91/7,073.88 = 2,887.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.91x = 7,073.88 × 2,887.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.91x = 20,428,375.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,428,375.10/5,125.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.32

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