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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,201.53, 10,802.39 and 2,007.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,201.53, 10,802.39 and 2,007.09 is: 3,010.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,201.53 : 10,802.39 = 2,007.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,201.53/10,802.39 = 2,007.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,201.53x = 10,802.39 × 2,007.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,201.53x = 21,681,358.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,681,358.91/7,201.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.66

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