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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.20, 10,897.80 and 2,000.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.20, 10,897.80 and 2,000.20 is: 3,000.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.20 : 10,897.80 = 2,000.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.20/10,897.80 = 2,000.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.20x = 10,897.80 × 2,000.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.20x = 21,797,779.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,797,779.56/7,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,000.30

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