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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.07, 9,006.73 and 2,309.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.07, 9,006.73 and 2,309.39 is: 3,464.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.07 : 9,006.73 = 2,309.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.07/9,006.73 = 2,309.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.07x = 9,006.73 × 2,309.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.07x = 20,800,035.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,800,035.16/6,004.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.32

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