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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.20, 9,009.61 and 2,307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.20, 9,009.61 and 2,307.14 is: 3,460.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.20 : 9,009.61 = 2,307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.20/9,009.61 = 2,307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.20x = 9,009.61 × 2,307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.20x = 20,786,380.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,786,380.80/6,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.82

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