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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.13, 7,074.50 and 2,888.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.13, 7,074.50 and 2,888.45 is: 3,986.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.13 : 7,074.50 = 2,888.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.13/7,074.50 = 2,888.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.13x = 7,074.50 × 2,888.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.13x = 20,434,339.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,434,339.53/5,126.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.31

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