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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,897.91, 10,901.59 and 5,065.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,897.91, 10,901.59 and 5,065.74 is: 6,992.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,897.91 : 10,901.59 = 5,065.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,897.91/10,901.59 = 5,065.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,897.91x = 10,901.59 × 5,065.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,897.91x = 55,224,607.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,224,607.86/7,897.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.31

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