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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,891.91, 10,884.80 and 4,907.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,891.91, 10,884.80 and 4,907.87 is: 6,769.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,891.91 : 10,884.80 = 4,907.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,891.91/10,884.80 = 4,907.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,891.91x = 10,884.80 × 4,907.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,891.91x = 53,421,141.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,421,141.22/7,891.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,769.11

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