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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,999.89, 11,039.88 and 4,463.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,999.89, 11,039.88 and 4,463.25 is: 6,159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,999.89 : 11,039.88 = 4,463.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,999.89/11,039.88 = 4,463.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,999.89x = 11,039.88 × 4,463.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,999.89x = 49,273,744.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,273,744.41/7,999.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,159.30

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