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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,203.20, 10,804.59 and 2,009.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,203.20, 10,804.59 and 2,009.07 is: 3,013.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,203.20 : 10,804.59 = 2,009.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,203.20/10,804.59 = 2,009.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,203.20x = 10,804.59 × 2,009.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,203.20x = 21,707,177.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,707,177.63/7,203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.55

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