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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.82, 9,007.71 and 2,307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.82, 9,007.71 and 2,307.08 is: 3,461.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.82 : 9,007.71 = 2,307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.82/9,007.71 = 2,307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.82x = 9,007.71 × 2,307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.82x = 20,781,521.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,781,521.45/6,003.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.38

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