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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.47, 7,075.31 and 2,889.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.47, 7,075.31 and 2,889.28 is: 3,986.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.47 : 7,075.31 = 2,889.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.47/7,075.31 = 2,889.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.47x = 7,075.31 × 2,889.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.47x = 20,442,551.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,442,551.68/5,127.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.87

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