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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,200.06, 10,783.53 and 6,008.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,200.06, 10,783.53 and 6,008.82 is: 8,999.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,200.06 : 10,783.53 = 6,008.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,200.06/10,783.53 = 6,008.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,200.06x = 10,783.53 × 6,008.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,200.06x = 64,796,290.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,796,290.73/7,200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,999.41

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