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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.82, 9,009.21 and 2,308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.82, 9,009.21 and 2,308.08 is: 3,462.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.82 : 9,009.21 = 2,308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.82/9,009.21 = 2,308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.82x = 9,009.21 × 2,308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.82x = 20,793,977.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,793,977.42/6,004.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.88

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