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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,200.81, 10,801.31 and 2,006.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,200.81, 10,801.31 and 2,006.73 is: 3,010.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,200.81 : 10,801.31 = 2,006.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,200.81/10,801.31 = 2,006.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,200.81x = 10,801.31 × 2,006.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,200.81x = 21,675,302.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,675,302.78/7,200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.12

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