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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,200.73, 10,799.02 and 3,041.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,200.73, 10,799.02 and 3,041.68 is: 4,561.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,200.73 : 10,799.02 = 3,041.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,200.73/10,799.02 = 3,041.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,200.73x = 10,799.02 × 3,041.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,200.73x = 32,847,163.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,847,163.15/7,200.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.64

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