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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,889.94, 10,887.66 and 4,352.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,889.94, 10,887.66 and 4,352.94 is: 6,006.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,889.94 : 10,887.66 = 4,352.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,889.94/10,887.66 = 4,352.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,889.94x = 10,887.66 × 4,352.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,889.94x = 47,393,330.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,393,330.72/7,889.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.80

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