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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.72, 9,009.09 and 2,306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.72, 9,009.09 and 2,306.27 is: 3,460.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.72 : 9,009.09 = 2,306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.72/9,009.09 = 2,306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.72x = 9,009.09 × 2,306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.72x = 20,777,416.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,777,416.52/6,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.76

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