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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.80, 9,008.55 and 2,307.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.80, 9,008.55 and 2,307.03 is: 3,461.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.80 : 9,008.55 = 2,307.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.80/9,008.55 = 2,307.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.80x = 9,008.55 × 2,307.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.80x = 20,782,995.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,782,995.11/6,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.06

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