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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.97, 7,075.08 and 2,888.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.97, 7,075.08 and 2,888.72 is: 3,986.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.97 : 7,075.08 = 2,888.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.97/7,075.08 = 2,888.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.97x = 7,075.08 × 2,888.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.97x = 20,437,889.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,437,889.72/5,126.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.35

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