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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.63, 9,008.47 and 2,307.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.63, 9,008.47 and 2,307.13 is: 3,461.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.63 : 9,008.47 = 2,307.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.63/9,008.47 = 2,307.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.63x = 9,008.47 × 2,307.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.63x = 20,783,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,783,691.75/6,004.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.28

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