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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,891.61, 10,889.96 and 4,354.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,891.61, 10,889.96 and 4,354.81 is: 6,009.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,891.61 : 10,889.96 = 4,354.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,891.61/10,889.96 = 4,354.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,891.61x = 10,889.96 × 4,354.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,891.61x = 47,423,657.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,423,657.71/7,891.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.38

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