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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,199.69, 10,801.04 and 3,039.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,199.69, 10,801.04 and 3,039.71 is: 4,560.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,199.69 : 10,801.04 = 3,039.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,199.69/10,801.04 = 3,039.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,199.69x = 10,801.04 × 3,039.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,199.69x = 32,831,960.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,831,960.09/7,199.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.19

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