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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.16, 7,075.83 and 2,889.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.16, 7,075.83 and 2,889.22 is: 3,987.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.16 : 7,075.83 = 2,889.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.16/7,075.83 = 2,889.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.16x = 7,075.83 × 2,889.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.16x = 20,443,629.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,443,629.55/5,127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.32

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