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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.87, 10,625.99 and 1,889.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.87, 10,625.99 and 1,889.91 is: 2,834.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.87 : 10,625.99 = 1,889.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.87/10,625.99 = 1,889.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.87x = 10,625.99 × 1,889.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.87x = 20,082,155.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,082,155.31/7,083.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.91

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