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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.39, 9,008.05 and 2,306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.39, 9,008.05 and 2,306.60 is: 3,459.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.39 : 9,008.05 = 2,306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.39/9,008.05 = 2,306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.39x = 9,008.05 × 2,306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.39x = 20,777,977.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,777,977.52/6,006.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.31

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