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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.47, 7,073.93 and 2,888.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.47, 7,073.93 and 2,888.28 is: 3,985.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.47 : 7,073.93 = 2,888.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.47/7,073.93 = 2,888.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.47x = 7,073.93 × 2,888.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.47x = 20,431,497.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,431,497.76/5,126.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.49

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