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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.99, 9,006.66 and 2,307.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.99, 9,006.66 and 2,307.21 is: 3,459.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.99 : 9,006.66 = 2,307.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.99/9,006.66 = 2,307.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.99x = 9,006.66 × 2,307.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.99x = 20,780,256.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,780,256.02/6,005.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.92

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