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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.60, 9,007.47 and 2,308.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.60, 9,007.47 and 2,308.95 is: 3,462.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.60 : 9,007.47 = 2,308.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.60/9,007.47 = 2,308.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.60x = 9,007.47 × 2,308.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.60x = 20,797,797.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,797,797.86/6,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.49

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