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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.06, 9,008.92 and 2,307.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.06, 9,008.92 and 2,307.29 is: 3,461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.06 : 9,008.92 = 2,307.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.06/9,008.92 = 2,307.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.06x = 9,008.92 × 2,307.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.06x = 20,786,191.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,786,191.03/6,005.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.45

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