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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.89, 9,004.17 and 2,305.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.89, 9,004.17 and 2,305.86 is: 3,459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.89 : 9,004.17 = 2,305.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.89/9,004.17 = 2,305.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.89x = 9,004.17 × 2,305.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.89x = 20,762,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,762,355.44/6,001.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.30

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