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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,131.35, 13,965.94 and 7,889.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,131.35, 13,965.94 and 7,889.27 is: 10,875.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,131.35 : 13,965.94 = 7,889.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,131.35/13,965.94 = 7,889.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,131.35x = 13,965.94 × 7,889.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,131.35x = 110,181,071.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,181,071.46/10,131.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,875.26

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