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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.04, 11,239.92 and 4,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.04, 11,239.92 and 4,029 is: 6,038.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.04 : 11,239.92 = 4,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.04/11,239.92 = 4,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.04x = 11,239.92 × 4,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.04x = 45,285,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,285,637.68/7,499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,038.86

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