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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,089.50, 9,783.52 and 3,945.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,089.50, 9,783.52 and 3,945.90 is: 5,445.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,089.50 : 9,783.52 = 3,945.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,089.50/9,783.52 = 3,945.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,089.50x = 9,783.52 × 3,945.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,089.50x = 38,604,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,604,791.57/7,089.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,445.35

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