Okay, we are given 7289 and 2205. Let's add them up step by step.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 9 & 5 in column 1 and get 14.
We'll write down the last digit 4 and carry the 1 to the next column.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 8 & 0 in column 2 and get 9.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 2 in column 3 and get 4.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 7 & 2 in column 4 and get 9.

So, 7289 + 2205 = 9494.

