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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.69, 9,005.79 and 2,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.69, 9,005.79 and 2,305.80 is: 3,457.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.69 : 9,005.79 = 2,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.69/9,005.79 = 2,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.69x = 9,005.79 × 2,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.69x = 20,765,550.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,765,550.58/6,006.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.07

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