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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.93, 7,076.57 and 2,889.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.93, 7,076.57 and 2,889.83 is: 3,987.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.93 : 7,076.57 = 2,889.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.93/7,076.57 = 2,889.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.93x = 7,076.57 × 2,889.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.93x = 20,450,087.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,450,087.53/5,127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.98

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