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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,889.91, 10,888.37 and 4,353.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,889.91, 10,888.37 and 4,353.35 is: 6,007.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,889.91 : 10,888.37 = 4,353.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,889.91/10,888.37 = 4,353.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,889.91x = 10,888.37 × 4,353.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,889.91x = 47,400,850.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,400,850.14/7,889.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.78

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