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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.65, 9,011.03 and 2,258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.65, 9,011.03 and 2,258.10 is: 3,387.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.65 : 9,011.03 = 2,258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.65/9,011.03 = 2,258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.65x = 9,011.03 × 2,258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.65x = 20,347,795.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,347,795.55/6,006.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.55

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