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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.76, 7,074.66 and 2,888.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.76, 7,074.66 and 2,888.64 is: 3,986.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.76 : 7,074.66 = 2,888.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.76/7,074.66 = 2,888.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.76x = 7,074.66 × 2,888.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.76x = 20,436,145.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,436,145.86/5,126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.17

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