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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,200.61, 10,793.50 and 2,757.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,200.61, 10,793.50 and 2,757.23 is: 4,133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,200.61 : 10,793.50 = 2,757.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,200.61/10,793.50 = 2,757.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,200.61x = 10,793.50 × 2,757.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,200.61x = 29,760,162.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,760,162.01/7,200.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.01

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