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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,202.64, 10,804.04 and 2,008.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,202.64, 10,804.04 and 2,008.51 is: 3,012.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,202.64 : 10,804.04 = 2,008.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,202.64/10,804.04 = 2,008.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,202.64x = 10,804.04 × 2,008.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,202.64x = 21,700,022.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,700,022.38/7,202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.79

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