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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.33, 7,075.62 and 2,889.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.33, 7,075.62 and 2,889.15 is: 3,986.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.33 : 7,075.62 = 2,889.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.33/7,075.62 = 2,889.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.33x = 7,075.62 × 2,889.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.33x = 20,442,527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,442,527.52/5,127.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.97

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