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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.31, 9,007.80 and 2,306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.31, 9,007.80 and 2,306.54 is: 3,460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.31 : 9,007.80 = 2,306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.31/9,007.80 = 2,306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.31x = 9,007.80 × 2,306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.31x = 20,776,839.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,776,839.48/6,004.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.32

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