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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,351.80, 15,543.90 and 7,889.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,351.80, 15,543.90 and 7,889.40 is: 11,846.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,351.80 : 15,543.90 = 7,889.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,351.80/15,543.90 = 7,889.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,351.80x = 15,543.90 × 7,889.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,351.80x = 122,632,044.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,632,044.66/10,351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,846.45

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