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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,200.09, 10,798.92 and 2,004.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,200.09, 10,798.92 and 2,004.75 is: 3,006.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,200.09 : 10,798.92 = 2,004.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,200.09/10,798.92 = 2,004.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,200.09x = 10,798.92 × 2,004.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,200.09x = 21,649,134.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,649,134.87/7,200.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.79

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