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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.98, 7,073.86 and 2,887.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.98, 7,073.86 and 2,887.84 is: 3,985.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.98 : 7,073.86 = 2,887.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.98/7,073.86 = 2,887.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.98x = 7,073.86 × 2,887.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.98x = 20,428,175.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,428,175.86/5,125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.22

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