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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.88, 11,039.95 and 3,199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.88, 11,039.95 and 3,199.89 is: 4,799.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.88 : 11,039.95 = 3,199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.88/11,039.95 = 3,199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.88x = 11,039.95 × 3,199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.88x = 35,326,625.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,326,625.61/7,359.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.89

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