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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.81, 9,006.15 and 2,306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.81, 9,006.15 and 2,306.04 is: 3,459.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.81 : 9,006.15 = 2,306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.81/9,006.15 = 2,306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.81x = 9,006.15 × 2,306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.81x = 20,768,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,768,575.92/6,003.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.23

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