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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.80, 8,995.92 and 2,304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.80, 8,995.92 and 2,304.52 is: 3,452.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.80 : 8,995.92 = 2,304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.80/8,995.92 = 2,304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.80x = 8,995.92 × 2,304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.80x = 20,731,277.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,731,277.56/6,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.45

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