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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.61, 9,007.34 and 2,307.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.61, 9,007.34 and 2,307.15 is: 3,460.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.61 : 9,007.34 = 2,307.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.61/9,007.34 = 2,307.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.61x = 9,007.34 × 2,307.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.61x = 20,781,272.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,781,272.95/6,005.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.31

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