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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.44, 9,005.59 and 2,305.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.44, 9,005.59 and 2,305.67 is: 3,458.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.44 : 9,005.59 = 2,305.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.44/9,005.59 = 2,305.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.44x = 9,005.59 × 2,305.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.44x = 20,763,891.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,763,891.40/6,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.67

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