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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.35, 10,806.77 and 2,009.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.35, 10,806.77 and 2,009.79 is: 3,014.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.35 : 10,806.77 = 2,009.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.35/10,806.77 = 2,009.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.35x = 10,806.77 × 2,009.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.35x = 21,719,328.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,719,328.23/7,204.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.75

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