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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,489.59, 11,233.71 and 3,329.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,489.59, 11,233.71 and 3,329.79 is: 4,994.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,489.59 : 11,233.71 = 3,329.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,489.59/11,233.71 = 3,329.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,489.59x = 11,233.71 × 3,329.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,489.59x = 37,405,895.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,405,895.22/7,489.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.38

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