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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.41, 7,075.98 and 2,889.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.41, 7,075.98 and 2,889.17 is: 3,987.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.41 : 7,075.98 = 2,889.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.41/7,075.98 = 2,889.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.41x = 7,075.98 × 2,889.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.41x = 20,443,662.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,443,662.92/5,127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.13

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