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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.12, 7,074.32 and 2,888.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.12, 7,074.32 and 2,888.15 is: 3,985.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.12 : 7,074.32 = 2,888.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.12/7,074.32 = 2,888.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.12x = 7,074.32 × 2,888.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.12x = 20,431,647.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,431,647.50/5,127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.01

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