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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.23, 9,009.02 and 2,307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.23, 9,009.02 and 2,307.18 is: 3,461.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.23 : 9,009.02 = 2,307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.23/9,009.02 = 2,307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.23x = 9,009.02 × 2,307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.23x = 20,785,394.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,785,394.10/6,005.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.21

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