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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,445.89, 10,275.43 and 4,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,445.89, 10,275.43 and 4,089 is: 5,642.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,445.89 : 10,275.43 = 4,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,445.89/10,275.43 = 4,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,445.89x = 10,275.43 × 4,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,445.89x = 42,016,233.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,016,233.27/7,445.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.88

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