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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,896.89, 10,897.64 and 4,359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,896.89, 10,897.64 and 4,359.88 is: 6,016.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,896.89 : 10,897.64 = 4,359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,896.89/10,897.64 = 4,359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,896.89x = 10,897.64 × 4,359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,896.89x = 47,512,349.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,512,349.56/7,896.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,016.59

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