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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,200.99, 10,794.90 and 6,097.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,200.99, 10,794.90 and 6,097.51 is: 9,140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,200.99 : 10,794.90 = 6,097.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,200.99/10,794.90 = 6,097.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,200.99x = 10,794.90 × 6,097.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,200.99x = 65,822,010.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,822,010.70/7,200.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,140.69

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