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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,200.49, 10,794.15 and 6,097.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,200.49, 10,794.15 and 6,097.01 is: 9,139.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,200.49 : 10,794.15 = 6,097.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,200.49/10,794.15 = 6,097.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,200.49x = 10,794.15 × 6,097.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,200.49x = 65,812,027.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,812,027.00/7,200.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,139.94

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