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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.95, 7,076.12 and 2,889.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.95, 7,076.12 and 2,889.42 is: 3,987.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.95 : 7,076.12 = 2,889.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.95/7,076.12 = 2,889.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.95x = 7,076.12 × 2,889.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.95x = 20,445,882.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,445,882.65/5,127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.15

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