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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,203.24, 10,804.92 and 2,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,203.24, 10,804.92 and 2,009.52 is: 3,014.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,203.24 : 10,804.92 = 2,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,203.24/10,804.92 = 2,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,203.24x = 10,804.92 × 2,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,203.24x = 21,712,702.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,712,702.84/7,203.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.30

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