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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,889.58, 11,783.22 and 7,147.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,889.58, 11,783.22 and 7,147.71 is: 10,675.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,889.58 : 11,783.22 = 7,147.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,889.58/11,783.22 = 7,147.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,889.58x = 11,783.22 × 7,147.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,889.58x = 84,223,039.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,223,039.43/7,889.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,675.22

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